It’s Hurricane Season on Long Island and Now Is The Time To Start Preparing
It’s Hurricane Season on Long Island and now is the time to start preparing for a possible storm. Natural Disasters can be a devastating time for families, but being prepared for these events can help the healing process, not only for your personal property, but healing as a family.
Follow these tips when preparing for a Hurricane:
Before a Hurricane
-Locate your residence’s emergency water shut-off valve and remove any shrubbery or obstructions.
-Turn off the emergency water shut-off valve if you are leaving your residence. This will help minimize damage to your homes interior should a pipe burst.
-If you turn off the water in your home, make sure to turn off the hot water heater. Some water heaters can be damaged if water supply is turned off for an extended period of time.
-Locate your sewer clean-out lid and remove any shrubbery or obstructions in case the clean-out needs to be utilized after the storm.
After a Hurricane
-Due to power outages, understand that you could be operating under limited conditions and pressures could be reduced.
-Limit the amount of toilet flushing.
-Avoid running a dishwasher and clothes washer.
-Limit the amount of water used when bathing
IT IS BEST TO CONSERVE ALL WATER THAT IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME!
Now is the time to call your local Insurance Agency and make sure that your home is covered properly and if a Flood Insurance Policy is necessary in your area.
Remember, Hurricane season is among us. Be prepared before a storm hits. If you have damage to your home or car during a Hurricane make sure to contact your Insurance Agent promptly to ensure a speedy recovery.
If you have any questions regarding Hurricane damage or you are interested in a quotation for a Flood policy, give C.H. Edwards, Inc. a call at 516-249-5200 and our Flood Insurance specialist can assist you in finding coverage that is best fit for your home.
*Please be advised, that any flood related damages to your home, are not covered in a typical homeowners policy. An additional flood policy is required, to be covered for hurricane damage.*
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Written by: Amanda Haase
