Monthly Archives: October 2020
Finance Prep in the Midst of Severe Weather
When preparing for severe weather, there is one thing that you should always keep in mind- your finances. Both personal and professional finances should be in place before a major storm hits. There are many steps you can take to make sure that you are ready before a disaster arises. Keep an emergency fund. Having… Read More »
Zeta becomes a hurricane as it nears Yucatan, heading for U.S.
Zeta has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane, but is expected to weaken to a tropical storm before making landfall. However, forecasters say the storm could make landfall anywhere from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle and are encouraging preparation for the storm. This year’s season has so many storms that the hurricane center has… Read More »
Jimmy Patronis urges Panhandle residents to ready for Tropical Storm Zeta
Source: myfloridacfo.com Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis urged Panhandle residents on Monday to prepare immediately for Tropical Storm Zeta. The official NHC forecast calls for Zeta to make landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula Monday night as a Cat. 1 hurricane. It should move into the Gulf Tuesday and move northwest. It is expected to turn northeast… Read More »
Florida Hurricane Help Center
Hurricane Help Center is a Facebook group dedicated to sharing news, tips and information regarding hurricanes affecting Florida homeowners and business owners, and answering any questions/concerns regarding property damage. JOIN HERE. This group is managed by Insurance Litigation Group, a team of expert property insurance claim attorneys & investigators. If you have experienced an insurance loss… Read More »
Hurricane Sally estimated to have cost Gulf Power $200 million to restore electricity
Source: Pensacola News Journal Photo credits: Tony Giberson Gulf Power faced an estimated $200 million in costs to restore electricity after Hurricane Sally hammered parts of the Panhandle last month, the utility’s parent company told analysts Wednesday during a quarterly earnings call. While the estimate remains preliminary, Gulf likely will be able to seek… Read More »
Active 2020 Hurricane Season Proves Importance of Flood Insurance
This 2020 hurricane season has been extremely active, resulting in over 23 named storms so far. Texas coastal counties, southwestern Louisiana, Alabama and Florida- all areas that have been heavily affected by this busy season. Storms, flooding, and debris are just some of the problems that residents in the affected areas have faced this… Read More »
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Talks Hurricane Sally Aid
Hurricanes leave a long lasting impact on the residents who were affected by it. After the events of Hurricane Sally, thousands of North Floridians were left with the aftermath- but it seems as though the federal government is forgetting them. The Category 2 storm had 105-mph storm winds that ended up leaving up to… Read More »
Cleaning Mold: Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Mold is one issue that all homeowners wish to avoid. However, if you are faced with mold- do not panic. There are many tips and techniques that can help you clean after discovering mold in your home. Make sure to fix the problem immediately. Whether it was a plumbing leak or another water issue that… Read More »
Tropical Storm Gamma: Storm Updates
Tropical Storm Gamma, the 24th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season, is making its way through the Atlantic and is currently packing maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. It is moving toward the northwest, with a decreased speed and a north-northwest turn in the following days. Southeastern Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, Central… Read More »
COVID-10’s Effects on Hurricane Evacuation Plans
COVID-19 may have effects on hurricane evacuation plans this season. Floridians are left worrying about not only the remainder of our active 2020 hurricane season, as well as the coronavirus. University of South Florida researchers are studying how evacuations during a potential hurricane may be impacted by the virus. They are working with various… Read More »