GEICO offers tips on how to prepare for upcoming hurricane season
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- Hurricane-proof your home. Install storm shutters and make sure all windows and doors are properly secured with the appropriate hinges and bolts.
- Create a home inventory. Conduct a full inventory of all your major possessions and snap photos of all your home’s contents. Not only would this will help determine if you have enough coverage, but also help speed up the claim process.
- Get the right type of insurance. Make sure you have enough insurance to rebuild your home and to replace all of your personal belongings. Since flooding is not covered by a homeowner’s policy, consider purchasing flood insurance.
- Create an evacuation plan for your family. Have an out-of-state friend as a contact, so everyone has a single point of contact. Keep your vehicles filled with gas and keep cash on hand. If you are forced to leave your vehicle, put it on blocks and wrap it with tarps to keep the water out.
- Create a disaster supply kit. This supply kit should include a manual can opener, blankets, clothing, toiletries, prescription drugs, first aid kits, flashlights, a tool set, batteries, radios and pet care items.
- Have your insurance information handy. Know how to contact your insurance company. You should keep your insurer’s phone number and email address with you as all times, as well as your insurance policy number.
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