Thanks to COVID-19, the hurricane season that officially starts Monday will be unlike any other.
"The combination of an ongoing pandemic and what NOAA has forecast to be a busy hurricane season is a cataclysmic scenario," according to the disaster policy group SmarterSafer Coalition.
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist
Hurricane season is fast approaching and it is likely to be active -- maybe even an extremely active -- season.
"Nearly all seasonal projections that have been issued by various agencies, institutions and private forecasting companies call for this season to be quite busy," CNN meteorologist Taylor Ward says.
Almost all of which are forecasting an above-average -- more than six -- hurricanes this season, which begins June 1.
Here's why
ByFaith Karimi, CNN
Fewer people than you'd think have earthquake insurance in Southern California, rattled this week by two major earthquakes.
Friday's 7.1-magnitude quake, centered near Ridgecrest, led to gas leaks, building fires and water main breaks. It came a day after a magnitude-6.4 temblor in the same area.
In a state especially prone to tremors, only 13% of homeowners have earthquake insurance, according to the California Department of Insurance. Others who have renter's or homeowner's insurance mistakenly believe they're covered for earthquakes.
Here's what you need to know:
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Pipes are unfortunately going to freeze and break.
Feel free to call me first, before you report the claim, for advice on your immediate steps after the damage to your property.
Water damage can occur at any time - and often at the worst possible time. In fact, it may not be covered under your existing property insurance policy. If you have any of the following concerns we can expertly represent you in your insurance claim.
Is damage from flooding excluded in my homeowner's policy?
Am I covered for roof leaks
How about damage from frozen or busted pipes? Or appliance line leaks?
Are sewer and drain backups covered?
• Schedule inspections for your roof, heating system and chimney.
• Replace screens with storm windows.
• Prepare an emergency supply kit.
• Insulate walls and pipes.
• Drain garden hoses, bring them inside, and turn off water to outside faucets.
• Seal cracks and holes in outside walls, the foundation and around windows and doors.
• Stock up on shovels, sand and non-corrosive ice melt, and if you have a snow blower, check to make sure it’s working.
By Linda McMahon, SBA Administer
For this blog about Hurricane Season preparedness, we thought it would make sense to get some business continuity tips from a real expert—a business owner who survived multiple disasters - Janice Jucker of Three Brothers Bakery.
Here are some useful business continuity tips from Janice Jucker:
1. Review your hazard and flood coverage NOW. If you don’t have flood coverage, which is NOT covered by hazard insurance, contact the National Flood Insurance Program to purchase flood insurance. There is a 30-day waiting period after you make the first premium payment, so just hope you don’t get hit by a flood storm before the policy is effective.
2. Make sure you have access to your insurance policy information, especially policy numbers. Keep handy phone numbers for your insurance agent and the claims department.
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