We have seen some intense weather this week. High winds, loads of rain, flooding, hail, and even tornadoes have been reported, and the forecast doesn't look much better. Weather can be unpredictable and extremely dangerous, but there are some steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Continue reading for tips on what to do when encountering dangerous weather. Tornado SafetyKnow What To Do Before, During and After the Storm Considered the most destructive force of nature, tornadoes can produce violent winds as high as 250 mph or more and leave merciless paths of destruction. In an average year, about 1,000 tornadoes are reported nationwide. Although the peak tornado season runs from April to late July, tornados can strike during any season and at any time of the day or night. But there are steps you can take to help keep you and your family safe during a tornado. Before a Tornado Before a tornado, you should:
During a Tornado Warning If there is a tornado warning issued for your area, you should:
After a Tornado After a tornado, you should:
For more information on creating a family emergency plan and maintaining a supply kit, go to ready.gov. To help ensure that you have adequate insurance coverage, contact Baker Insurance. Hail SafetyKnow What To Do Before, During and After the Storm You may not immediately think of hail as a danger to your car or home, but large hailstones can shred roof coverings, dent house siding, scar automotive finishes and lead to water damage. In fact, research from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) indicates that more than 75 percent of U.S. cities will experience at least one hailstorm each year. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to potentially reduce losses and associated property ownership costs brought on by hailstorms. Before Hail Occurs Before the hailstorm, you should:
During a Hailstorm If a hailstorm is expected in your area, you should:
After a Hailstorm After the hailstorm, you should:
Flood SafetyIt’s been raining for hours or steadily for a few days. Are you prepared? Floods can occur within a few minutes or develop over several hours, causing devastating damage to your home or property. Your number one defense against any natural disaster, like flooding, is preparation.
Remember, your homeowner’s policy does not cover flood damage. You must purchase a separate policy. To help you protect your residence or commercial building, Contact Baker Insurance today to find how you can obtain this valuable coverage. It's also important to know how to protect yourself by developing a flood safety plan. It’s important to know what to do before, during and after a flood. Before a Flood
During a flood:
After a flood
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