Tropical Storm Emily – A presence felt
Posted on August 3rd, 2011
This past Monday, the weather was reporting a tropical storm scheduled to hit Florida this coming week. As of today, the weather resources have stated that the storm is unlikely to hit South Florida. Clearly, when there is a hint of a storm brewing the path can change quickly and the force of a storm can develop just as fast.
Here’s the link to the latest report from the Patch network - http://newportrichey.patch.com/articles/tropical-storm-emily-path-edging-away-from-florida
Forecasters continue to push Tropical Storm Emily’s path into the Atlantic Ocean and away from Florida.
If the National Hurricane Center’s forecast track holds or continues the eastward trend, all the storm will mean for West Central Florida is a brief drying out of our weather.
The state’s west coast, including the Tampa Bay area, is out of the hurricane center’s forecast cone for Emily, and the center’s updates have tended to push the storm’s path east with each new advisory.
Now, forecasters expect Emily to pass off the state’s east coast by the weekend and move parallel to the nation’s coast but well out to sea.
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PREPARE AND MAKE SURE YOU’RE READY FOR A STORM OR HURRICANE: HERE ARE A FEW HELPFUL TIPS…
1. Have your policy ready
2. Document your Personal Property by video or picture
3. Make a List
4. Get your shutters ready
5. Have your Public Adjuster on Speed Dial
We are likely to experience heavy rains this weekend, if you experience water leaks or other property damage we are here to help. Call our office with any questions or concerns regarding your property damage.
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Hurricane hit fast, your recovery should be just as quick
Posted on May 4th, 2011
Summertime is right around the corner, and in South Florida this means hurricane season is almost here. Now is the time to get the provisions you need and to make sure that you have the insurance coverage necessary to protect yourself in case your home gets a strike from storm or wind forces. It’s also a good idea to have a plan in place to get the extra property protection needed – hurricane shutters, and a systematic method to secure items from become flying debris. Stay informed and keep your ears peeled to the weather reports, this way you can follow tropical storms and hurricanes.
It’s very common for the storm trackers to release information about a tropical storm far out at sea and that storm never turns into a hurricane or if so, doesn’t head to South Florida. However, there are times when a tropical storm quickly develops into a hurricane and that hurricane moves its way to Miami Dade and Broward County. Areas such as Miami, Miami Beach, Aventura, Sunny Isles, Hollywood, Surfside, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and the surrounding areas are at great risk to absorbing the impact of a hurricane. This is precisely why, storm coverage is vital and a property owner should have a phone number to a Public Adjuster servicing Miami, Miami Beach, Aventura, Sunny Isles, Hollywood, Surfside, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Boca Raton and the surrounding zip codes.
The first type of damage to sustain is the forceful winds and water damage; however, even if your home wins that battle other damage can occur. It’s common that during a major storm there is no water, electricity, and other types of necessities, this creates more possible damages. Mold can quickly develop because of the moisture, plumbing problems can occur because of debris in the pipes, and even flooding can happen because drainage backs up. Unfortunately, this is not an easy discussion and there are many “what if” scenarios – South Florida has seen it all.
Hurricanes are not a joke and can make people very nervous, a trained and experienced Public Adjuster can help calm the situation.
Here’s some footage from Hurricane Wilma: You can see how powerful a storm can be and the damage is can cause…
Learn about how a Public Adjuster can guide you through the insurance claim process during the aftermath of a hurricane. You’re much better off having a professional on your side so that no time is wasted to get the recovery started asap.
Tags: Hurricane Damage, hurricane watch, public adjuster
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2010 Hurricane season behind us, let’s relax and organize
Posted on December 5th, 2010
Follow Floridians we made it free and clear of hurricanes this season!
Every year it’s a nerve-racking summer because of the active risks during hurricane season. As the season sunsets, it’s natural for us to move on and continue with daily life. There are very few of us, if any at all, that begin preparing for the next season as the previous one passes. We all know that essential supplies, like batteries, are cheaper off season. It makes sense to stock up on canned goods, water, flashlights, tools, and other necessary items; however, we want a break from the hysteria. That’s what’s good about the season ending in the clear, right? We can take a breather.
Well, let’s look at this as an opportunity. Right now, we have plenty of time until next season to research and discuss the appropriate hurricane coverage and relationship with a local public adjuster. It’s a great idea to schedule an appointment and have your policy reviewed and get to know what steps you need to take for next season. This way you can focus on great sales for supplies, and we’ll focus on making sure you’re in good hands for next season. It’s a no-brainer, we just have to make an appointment.
There were some similarities during the 2010 season as in the 2005 season. They predicted 50 named storms and all the experts were anticipating at least one major storm. Thankfully it past and all was peaceful.
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Hurricanes brewing as season approaches end
Posted on August 30th, 2010
Today Earl is announced as developing into a hurricane. Last week Danielle became the fourth named storm in the Atlantic. Danielle’s threat to South Florida did not actualize, but we’ve all noticed an increasingly dreary atmosphere and rain storms. The reporting was aggressive and left people thinking it was time to take in the patio furniture. Here’s a quick excerpt from a storm watch:
“The storm is currently out in the Atlantic, more than 850 miles west of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands, according to catastrophe modeler Risk Management Solutions (RMS). The NHC said the storm is moving west-northwest across the Atlantic at around 16 miles per hour and there is no immediate threat to land.” - http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2010/8/Pages/Danielle-Becomes-Fourth-Named-Atlantic-Storm-Threat-To-Land-Unknown.aspx
Earl is building, but it’s threat to South Florida is unknown. We’ll continue to watch the status and post updates and links to keep you informed.
http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2010/8/Pages/Earl-Becomes-Second-Major-Hurricane-Threatens-Virgin-Islands.aspx – Here’s a recent report regarding the development:
The Atlantic storm Earl has become the second major hurricane of the season, and it is expected to continue gaining strength as it heads toward the northern Virgin Islands.
Earl is currently a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 120 miles per hour. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said low wind shear and warm water ahead of Earl “appears conducive for additional strengthening during the next few days.”
Its future threat to the U.S. East Coast is still unknown, the NHC said, noting, “This is a good time to remind everyone that NHC average track forecast errors are 200 to 300 miles at days four and five. Given this uncertainty, it is too soon to determine what portion of the U.S. East Coast might see direct impacts from Earl.”
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