{"id":1379,"date":"2018-07-02T23:17:51","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T23:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homeinsuranceking.com\/blog\/?p=1379"},"modified":"2018-07-05T18:10:33","modified_gmt":"2018-07-05T18:10:33","slug":"survey-florida-homeowners-still-not-prepared-for-hurricane-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gethomeinsurancequotes.com\/blog\/survey-florida-homeowners-still-not-prepared-for-hurricane-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Survey: Florida Homeowners Still Not Prepared for Hurricane Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hurricanes Irma and Maria last year should have been enough to convince every Florida homeowner of the vital importance of preparing for the worst \u2013 but it doesn\u2019t seem that\u2019s really happened.<\/p><\/div>\n

According to a recent survey by the FAIR Foundation, the majority of Floridians are still not prepared for the 2018 hurricane season.<\/p>\n

The survey found that while over three-quarters of Floridians expressed concern about potential hurricanes this season only half have reviewed their homeowner insurance policies<\/a> to make sure they are properly protected.<\/p>\n

The survey was conducted June 1-4. Roughly 1,000 Floridians were surveyed with a random sample being pulled from the Florida Voter File.<\/p>\n

Survey Results<\/strong><\/p>\n

The survey found that 76 percent of respondents feel very or somewhat concerned about the new hurricane season. A mere 5 percent felt no concern at all about the upcoming hurricane season.<\/p>\n

Roughly 50 percent of the surveyed homeowners have reviewed their homeowners policy since last hurricane season to verify they are properly covered and 21 percent have updated their policies. 30 percent of respondents said they have not reviewed or updated their policies at all.<\/p>\n

\u201cHurricanes Irma and Maria last year should have been enough to convince every Floridian of the vital importance of preparing for the worst \u2013 but it doesn\u2019t seem that\u2019s really happened,\u201d said Guy McClurkan, executive director for the FAIR Foundation, in a recent Insurance Journal article.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 2018 hurricane season is already off to a fast start, so it\u2019s crucial that everyone review their family\u2019s safety and evacuation plans, check their insurance coverage and consider purchasing separate flood insurance, since floods aren\u2019t covered by a typical homeowners policy,\u201d he continued in the article.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Floridians Concerned About Safety and Comfort<\/strong><\/p>\n

The survey found that Floridians are focused on their safety and comfort following a major storm.<\/p>\n

When they were asked what conveniences they would choose to have in the four days after a hurricane the results were as follows:<\/p>\n