{"id":728,"date":"2015-08-10T18:20:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-10T18:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homeinsuranceking.com\/blog\/?p=728"},"modified":"2015-08-10T18:20:18","modified_gmt":"2015-08-10T18:20:18","slug":"tips-to-protect-your-home-from-hurricanes-in-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gethomeinsurancequotes.com\/blog\/tips-to-protect-your-home-from-hurricanes-in-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Protect Your Home from Hurricanes in 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This map of the Southeastern part of the United States displays near worst case storm surge flooding scenarios under a Category 5 Hurricane.<\/p><\/div>\n

We are smack dap in the middle of hurricane season and if you live in an area where hurricanes are likely, preparing your home and family for the big one is important. Hurricanes can cause a tremendous amount of damage in a very short period of time. The costliest hurricane ever recorded, Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana caused $108 billion in property damage.<\/p>\n

Louisiana is not the only state that has to worry about tropical cyclones, but many of them are in the southern part of the country. According to Climate Central the top five cities that are most vulnerable to a land-falling hurricane are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Tampa<\/a>\/St. Petersburg<\/a>, Fla.<\/li>\n
  2. Miami<\/a>, Fla.<\/li>\n
  3. New Orleans<\/a>, La.<\/li>\n
  4. Norfolk<\/a>\/Virginia Beach<\/a>, Va.<\/li>\n
  5. Houston<\/a>\/Galveston<\/a>, Texas<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Florida<\/a> seems to be a particular risk with 40% of the hurricanes that occur in the United States hitting the Sunshine State.<\/p>\n

    Early Preparation and Planning are Important<\/h2>\n

    Hurricanes<\/a> can pop up unexpectedly and can travel fast so there is a good chance that you will have limited time to batten down the hatches before you need to evacuate your home which is why preparation is so important.<\/p>\n

    Research<\/em><\/strong> – Check out the hurricane risks for your particular area. Your local Emergency Management Director should be able to detail the risks as well as advise you if your home falls within a designated hurricane evacuation zone.<\/p>\n

    Prepare<\/em><\/strong> – Before hurricane season hits remove dead or dying trees from your property. In the event of an evacuation, have plans on where you will go, the fastest route out of the area and details on how you will get in touch if you end up getting separated.<\/p>\n

    Putting together a \u201cgo bag\u201d at the beginning of the season is always a good idea. Include copies of important papers such as any prescriptions you might need, your insurance policies as well as a detailed home inventory. Make sure you have some nonperishable food, a first-aid kit, water and a flashlight. Keep a battery-powered radio nearby.<\/p>\n

    Here are a few other tips that will help ensure your house is ready for hurricane season:<\/p>\n