Category Archive for : ‘Hurricane Preparedness’

This week (May 1-7) is National Hurricane Preparedness Week, encouraging everyone to evaluate their personal hurricane risks and take measures to keep themselves, their families and their homes protected during a hurricane.

Hurricanes have become an increasingly serious concern throughout the East Coast. In fact, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported 21 named storms during the 2021 hurricane season, the third-highest number of storms in history, costing nearly $70 billion in damages. Additionally, weather experts expect more of the same in 2022, with 16-20 named storms predicted. This includes

We all know the old adage – April showers bring May flowers. But April showers can also bring some springtime flooding. Most homeowner’s insurance policies, though, do not come with flood protection, even in areas where floods are common. You don’t want to be caught uninsured if a flood occurs in your area. Here are some more things you may not know about flood insurance.

Do I really need flood coverage?

The short answer is…yes! Just a single inch of water can cause significant and costly damage to your home. Flood coverage

Spring can bring sunshine, flowers and make us all feel alive again as the cold weather (slowly) moves away, but it can also bring about some of the year’s most dangerous weather and wreak havoc on many aspects of a company’s operations. Here are some spring storm threats to watch out for and measures you can take for your business to minimize damage. 

Dangerous Spring Weather

Unexpected, severe weather increases the risk of property damage, injury, and even death. Some common types of spring weather events include:

Thunderstorms
Severe thunderstorms can produce strong winds,

NOAA Hurricane Season Upgrades

With incredible timing, as tropical storm Henri heads toward New England, the annual mid-season update issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a 65% likelihood of an above-normal 2021 Atlantic hurricane season due to current atmospheric and oceanic conditions.

“After a record-setting start, the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season does not show any signs of relenting as it enters the peak months ahead,” NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad, Ph.D., said.

The NOAA’s May prediction was 13 to 20 named storms with winds 39 mph or greater and six

Freak Happenings

It felt like 2020 threw every surprise in the book at us. For Massachusetts residents, there was even an earthquake late in the year which turned out to be the strongest ever recorded for our state.  Not many people in our region have considered the possibility of an earthquake-related loss in our area, but as last year kept showing us, NEVER say NEVER!

What may seem like a freak occurrence, however, gave many homeowners a much needed reminder to review what their insurance policy covers. Unfortunately, for Massachusetts’ residents earthquake

4 Ways To Prepare Your Home For Storms

1. Update your home inventory in case a storm causes damage to your home or possessions.
2. Inspect outside your home for any damage that could contribute to a water leak.
3. Prepare a disaster kit & create shelter & evacuation plans.
4. Call FBinsure at 508-824-8666 to review your policies & ensure that you’re financially protected.

The damage caused by Hurricane Harvey is prompting people to help in whatever ways they can. Unfortunately, there are dishonest people who prey upon people’s good intentions, creating fake charity campaigns to exploit victims and take advantage of those who want to help.

Despite the sense of urgency to help when disaster strikes, it’s important to do some research before donating. Use these tips to make sure your money reaches the right cause:

Never wire money to someone who claims to be a charity. Legitimate charities don’t ask for wire transfers.
Be cautious

Bad weather is no joke.  It can destroy years of hard work on your home, yard and even cause tremendous damage to your property.  Watching the weather reports is a good start to staying aware of what is coming; however, being prepared for bad weather is a step that should not be overlooked.  Hurricane Matthew is predicted to now miss Southern New England contrary to earlier weather forecasts.  As we all know, the weather has a mind of its own. If you have family, friends or both in areas still expected