Monday, December 2, 2024Natural disasters—like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes—can strike with little or no warning. To ensure that you and your family are prepared, it’s important to create multiple emergency kits—one for use if you need to evacuate your home, and one for use if you get trapped inside your home for an extended period. READ MORE >>
Monday, November 4, 2024Winter weather throws many challenges at drivers, including freezing temperatures, wind and snow. But one of the most treacherous conditions to drive in is freezing rain. This weather phenomenon can occur into the spring, long after you think winter has passed, so it's wise to know more about freezing rain. READ MORE >>
Monday, October 7, 2024Flash floors and overland flooding are extremely dangerous and can occur suddenly. Often, flash floods occur within minutes or hours of a dam or levee failure, sudden release of water or excessive rainfall, and overland flooding occurs when bodies of water and waterways overflow and cause flooding in surrounding areas. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 5, 2024Any home could flood at any time. However, some homes face significantly higher risks of a flood occurring due to their location in low-lying areas, or their proximity to water. Unfortunately, the standard homeowners insurance policy will not cover weather-related flood damage (I.e. READ MORE >>
Monday, July 1, 2024Storms can’t always be predicted, but there are steps you can take to protect both your property and family if you know that high winds are on their way. Use this list as a guide to start making preparations at the first warning of an oncoming storm. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 3, 2024Soon, it will be time to dust off the sails and motors and prepare your boat for a new season on the water. If you kept the boat in storage for the winter, there is always the chance of deterioration while in storage. Mold could grow, frames could crack and other pieces could break. READ MORE >>
Monday, April 8, 2024Miami Beach is one of the United States’ most recognizable beach destinations. Vacationers flock to the area year-round because of the region’s favorable climates. Many of them are boaters who want to dock their vessels at one of the city’s multiple marinas. READ MORE >>
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