American Insurance Association issued the following announcement on Nov. 14.
A tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of the west coast of Florida as Hurricane Eta is expected to approach Wednesday to Thursday with heavy rain, strong winds, and storm surge. A hurricane watch has also been issued as there is a chance Eta could maintain hurricane strength, although weakening is expected before landfall. Residents in the projected path of the storm should gather their insurance information and prepare their property before conditions begin to detoriate, says the American Property Casualty Insurance Association.
“Late season storms like Hurricane Eta can still pack a punch, so prepare your insurance information in case your property is damaged,” said Logan McFaddin, assistant vice president of state government relations for APCIA. “Gather copies of your policies and keep them in a safe, dry, and accessible location and save your insurer’s contact information to your phone.”
Residents should take the following steps in advance of Hurricane Eta:
Gather copies of your insurance policies. Keep copies of your insurance policies (home, flood and auto) in a safe, dry, and accessible location.
Save your insurer’s contact info. Save your insurer’s toll-free claims number to your cell phone’s contacts. APCIA has a list of insurer’s toll-free numbers here.
Make a home inventory. Use your cell phone to take photos or videos of your belongings, including furniture, appliances, clothes, lawn equipment, jewelry, and art. Save your inventory to a place where you can easily retrieve it, such as the cloud, or email a copy to yourself.
Stock your emergency supply kit. Have enough food, water, and medication for each member of your family, including your pets, for at least seven days. Remember to include face masks, hand sanitizer, and cleaning supplies.
Prepare your property. Secure or store outdoor items like grills, patio furniture, and small loose items. These types of items can become dangerous projectiles during high winds.
Follow all guidelines and evacuation orders from local officials. If you are evacuating, make sure you have face masks and hand sanitizer for all members of your family, and never leave pets behind.
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