Category Archives: Hurricane Damage
Colorado State Researchers Predict Above-Average 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Source: NBC 6 Researchers are predicting an “above-average” 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, with 17 named storms and eight hurricanes. Of those eight hurricanes, four are expected to be major, according to the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project. Dr. Philip Klotzbach, hurricane specialist at CSU, presented the forecast Thursday during the National Tropical Weather Conference…. Read More »
Severe storm damages Panama City Beach business and homes
Panama City, Florida, March 18, 2021 — A severe storm damaged a Panama City Beach business and several homes when a severe storm passed through the area early Thursday morning. Strong winds can easily cause damage to your roof so it’s important to diagnose any roof damage as soon as possible before it results in a more costly leak. … Read More »
ILG’s Kimesha Smith Gives Insight on “Loss Of Use Coverage” | Insurance.com
Loss of use coverage provided by your homeowners insurance policy helps pay for additional living expenses that incur in the event your home is severely damaged, making it temporarily uninhabitable. Think of temporary rent, hotel stays, storage and moving costs etc. With that being said, it’s also important to understand your Florida homeowners insurance… Read More »
ILG’s Nicole Shacket Shares Tips on “How to File a Home Insurance Claim” | Insurance.com
Before filing a property insurance claim in Florida, you want to make sure you’re prepared and understand the property insurance claims process. In a recent article on Insurance.com, ILG’s supervising attorney, Nicole Shacket, and other industry experts provide tips on “how to file a home insurance claim.“ When it comes to filing a roof… Read More »
20 Names Florida will Worry About this Hurricane Season
Even though the official June 1st start to the Atlantic storm season is less than 100 days away, the past six storm season have all gotten off to an early start, with storms forming before June. The 2020 hurricane season ended as one of the most aggressive on record, producing 30 named storms, 13… Read More »
The 2020 hurricane season was expected to have ‘above normal’ activity but surpassed forecast
Source: Florida Phoenix What was expected to be a busy 2020 Atlantic hurricane season will soon come to a close, surpassing initial predictions for the number of named storms and hurricanes. NOAA reported that “the 2020 season produced 30 named storms (top winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 13 became hurricanes (top… Read More »
Eta Updates: How Could South Florida be Affected?
The latest Eta forecasts have caused South Florida to be put under a flood watch. As experts monitor the storm, they are recognizing the potential of tropical-storm-force winds as well as drenching rain. According to the National Hurricane Center, Eta is expected to hit the Florida Keys and South Florida area around late weekend/early… Read More »
The Return of Tyndall Air Force
After talks of closing down Tyndall Air Force Base back in 2018, it is now becoming the ‘base of the future’. Hurricane Michael affected Bay County greatly- especially Tyndall. The destruction of this base led to it being on the Realignment and Closure Commission list- but was then changed from an active duty base… 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 »