Tropical Storm Andrea threatens FL, GA, SC, NC

Hurricane season just started on June 1 and we already have our first named storm. Tropical Storm Andrea formed in the Gulf last night and has already prompted tornado warnings and flooding concerns around Palm Beach County and across southern Florida. The threat is expected to spread through southeast Georgia, the eastern Carolinas, and southeast Virginia tonight through Friday.

Don’t get caught unprepared. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November each year. Residents of the U.S. east and gulf coasts typically see 10 named storms each season, with about 6 becoming hurricanes. Two to three of those become category 3 or greater, or major hurricanes. And we’ve all seen that hurricanes can travel well inland – even if you’re a few hours from the coast there’s no guarantee you won’t feel the effects of a hurricane.

PLAN NOW

With Superstorm Sandy (which started as a hurricane) fresh in our memories, we’ve got 5 tips to help make sure you’re prepared.



1.Establish a written emergency plan for your family and for your business

2.Review insurance coverage for your home. Don’t forget to look into flood insurance eligibility (homeowner/renters policies don’t typically cover flood damage)

3.If you’re in a hurricane evacuation zone, know the routes in case you’re advised to evacuate

4.Agree on a place where family members can meet if separated

5.Test all emergency equipment (generators, flashlights, etc.) in advance