Hurricane preparedness

American National offers information and resources during Hurricane Sally

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricanes, Meteorology, Disaster preparedness, Hurricane preparedness, Tropical cyclone

Refer to the National Hurricane Center at www.nhc.noaa.gov for hurricane preparedness, weather tracking and additional updates.

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  • Refer to the National Hurricane Center at www.nhc.noaa.gov for hurricane preparedness, weather tracking and additional updates.
  • Check your local area forecast and follow instructions from local authorities to protect yourself, your family and your property.
  • For more information on how to protect your property and loved ones, visit www.pciaa.net > Hurricane Sally .
  • Keep in mind that due to COVID-19 and social distancing, you may ask for self-inspection options for internal damage

Nearly 86% of Homeowners Say They Are Prepared for Hurricane Season, but Covid-19 Brings New Challenges According to ValuePenguin.com Study

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Meteorology, Disaster preparedness, Hurricane preparedness, Home insurance, Insurance, Tropical cyclone, Meteorological phenomena, Physical geography

Do homeowners know how much coverage they need to survive hurricane season?

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  • Do homeowners know how much coverage they need to survive hurricane season?
  • With the season only beginning, ValuePenguin conducted a survey on hurricane preparedness and found that 86% of homeowners in hurricane-prone areas say they are prepared.
  • While many homeowners in high-risk areas believe they'll face flooding from hurricanes this year, just over a third falsely believe they're covered under their homeowner's insurance policy.
  • For more information, please visit www.valuepenguin.com , like our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter @ValuePenguin.

IBHS releases hurricane preparedness guide for small businesses

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Atlantic hurricanes, Tropical cyclones, Disaster preparedness, Hurricane preparedness

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) wants to help small businesses overcome the odds.

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  • The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) wants to help small businesses overcome the odds.
  • With the peak of hurricane season just around the corner, IBHS has released a new Commercial Ready: Hurricane guide as a resource to help small business owners and commercial building owners prepare for hurricane season.
  • Commercial Ready: Hurricane features guidance for seasonal preparedness projects and business continuity planning exercises, as well as last-minute steps to take before closing the doors and evacuating when a hurricane is approaching.
  • The Commercial Ready: Hurricane guide applies the latest research from IBHS engineers to reduce losses caused by wind and wind-driven rain during hurricanes.

READY… SET… RECOVER

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Emergency management, Preparedness, Hurricane preparedness, Katzman

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Florida Community Association Law Firm of Katzman Chandler released its annual Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Guide for Community Associations entitled, "READY SET RECOVER" which is immediately available for download on the Katzman Chandler website ( www.KatzmanChandler.com ).

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Florida Community Association Law Firm of Katzman Chandler released its annual Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Guide for Community Associations entitled, "READY SET RECOVER" which is immediately available for download on the Katzman Chandler website ( www.KatzmanChandler.com ).
  • While a hurricane by itself is a formidable adversary, the COVID-19 pandemic adds a new challenge making early and complete preparation more important than ever.
  • "READY SET RECOVER, specifically assists Community Associations and their Management professionals to identify areas of concern, and properly prepare before a disaster strikes," saidMary Ann Chandler, Esq., Managing Partner, Katzman Chandler.
  • Information about the Law Firm can be requested through their website which can be found at www.KatzmanChandler.com .

AshBritt Launches Innovative Hurricane Preparedness Campaign

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Disaster preparedness, Hurricane preparedness, Disaster response

MIAMI, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AshBritt Environmental is proud to support local public radio stations WLRN and Houston Public Media via launching a hurricane preparedness campaign in South Florida and the Greater Houston Area and select local jurisdictions.

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  • MIAMI, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AshBritt Environmental is proud to support local public radio stations WLRN and Houston Public Media via launching a hurricane preparedness campaign in South Florida and the Greater Houston Area and select local jurisdictions.
  • The campaign is to remind the community and small businesses that now is the time to prepare for the 2020 Hurricane Season which officially began on June 1st.
  • Local businesses are also invited to learn more about partnering with AshBritt to aid in their community's recovery.
  • AshBritt has conducted more than 330 disaster response missions and 30 special environmental projects, successfully serving more than 600 clients.

Hurricane Tree Removal Services Open to Florida Homes and Business Owners

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Thursday, June 4, 2020
Daytona Beach, Florida, Hurricane preparedness, Mitigation, Removal, Geography of Florida, Florida, Geography of the United States

With the NOAA predicting "a busy" 2020 hurricane season, tree services are about to become all-the-more important to Florida residents in the coming months.

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  • With the NOAA predicting "a busy" 2020 hurricane season, tree services are about to become all-the-more important to Florida residents in the coming months.
  • SB Tree Service is proud to be available to homes and businesses during hurricane season, with quality customer service and expert wind mitigation or tree removal in Florida."
  • SB Tree Service is a professional tree maintenance provider, offering a full spectrum of services including tree trimming, hurricane mitigation, damage control, storm cleanup, land clearing, debris removal, stump grinding and tree removal in Florida.
  • SB Tree Service is a Daytona Beach tree removal company, with expert staff, professional equipment, and a selection of high-end tree services.

InsureMyTrip Joins NOAA National Hurricane Preparedness Week

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
National Hurricane Preparedness Week, Hurricane preparedness, Travel insurance

WARWICK, R.I., May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --InsureMyTrip, a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation WRN Ambassador, launched a new hurricane preparedness campaign this week in an effort to help Americans best prepare for the season.

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  • WARWICK, R.I., May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --InsureMyTrip, a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation WRN Ambassador, launched a new hurricane preparedness campaign this week in an effort to help Americans best prepare for the season.
  • While the coronavirus pandemic is putting travel plans on hold for millions, InsureMyTrip has expanded its Hurricane Educational Center to include information for those without any trips scheduled.
  • Travelers can also listen to special hurricane-themed episodes of "Trips & Tips", an InsureMyTrip podcast, available on iTunes and Spotify .
  • National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 3-9, 2020) is underway, and travel insurance agents at InsureMyTrip are reminding travelers that once a storm starts forming, it is considered a foreseeable event and insurance coverage will no longer be available to cover losses related to that storm.

APCIA, IBHS and Travelers Institute Team Up to Provide Hurricane Preparedness Tips and Resources

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Meteorology, Disaster preparedness, Contents, Weather hazards, Hurricane preparedness, Physical geography, Tropical cyclone, Emergency management, Hurricane Irma

May 3 marked the beginning of National Hurricane Preparedness Week a critical time to ensure your property is equipped to withstand upcoming hurricanes.

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  • May 3 marked the beginning of National Hurricane Preparedness Week a critical time to ensure your property is equipped to withstand upcoming hurricanes.
  • "APCIA, IBHS and the Travelers Institute are combining resources to help residents in hurricane-prone states protect their homes, businesses, and families."
  • Hurricane season begins on June 1, and experts at Colorado State University predict 16 named tropical storms this year.
  • For more tips and information, please visit IBHS's Hurricane Ready Guide and the Travelers Emergency Preparedness webpage.

Home Angels Offers Tips To Better Prepare Families Prior To a Hurricane Hitting

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Meteorology, Spline, Tropical cyclone, Hawker Hurricane, Aircraft, Physical geography, Hurricane preparedness

Here are 6 easy-to-implement steps that can ultimately save money and headaches in the event that a hurricane strikes that you can start to work on now.

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  • Here are 6 easy-to-implement steps that can ultimately save money and headaches in the event that a hurricane strikes that you can start to work on now.
  • When a hurricane is forecast for your area, touch base with him or her.
  • A powerful storm could destroy this information if stored in your house, and it will be important in the wake of the hurricane.
  • 3.Secure Your Screen: If you have a screen enclosure, pull the spline and screens out prior to the storm hitting.

State of Florida Expands Everbridge Relationship for Coordinated, Statewide Hurricane Preparedness

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Monday, July 15, 2019
Security, Environment, State, Local, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Homeland security, Social media, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Public policy, Government, Law enforcement, Emergency services, Communications, Public safety, Disaster preparedness, Hurricane preparedness, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Hurricane Irma, Emergency management, Everbridge, Safety

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190715005218/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190715005218/en/
    The Florida Division of Emergency Managements statewide approach to hurricane preparedness, coordination and response is highlighted in this video that documents the importance of a standardized system.
  • Since 2016, Everbridge has supported communities and businesses across Florida as hurricanes Hermine, Matthew, Irma, and Michael (a Category 5 Hurricane) made landfall.
  • The State of Florida is a model example of a state governments proactive coordination and readiness when mass mobilization or evacuation is required, said Imad Mouline, CTO of Everbridge.
  • Florida is one of several states to have entered into a statewide contract with Everbridge.