Common Home Insurance Claims Seen
During Extreme Weather
The winter months, bringing snow and ice, can be fraught
with threats of damage to your home.
From frozen pipes to a hail storm, extreme weather can take its toll
leaving behind damage that may require filing a homeowner’s insurance
claim. While you can prepare your home
for the winter, in some cases winter damage is inevitable.
The following are the most common areas of damage to the
home seen during extreme winter weather.
This is the time of year when families come together often to enjoy a large meal with one another. The meal preparation may not always go as planned. In fact, this is also the time when there is an increase in accidents in the kitchen, including fires. Taking the necessary safety precautions in the kitchen can minimize the risk of fire, so that everyone can enjoy the holidays together.
A fire can develop and spread very quickly in a home. Many homeowners may be putting their home at
risk through everyday actions and not even realize it. In some cases the fire and smoke damage could
have been prevented if the homeowner was aware of heat sources in the home that
could be increasing their risk.
Hurricane season, which runs from the first of June through the end of November, is well underway. In New England the peak season for hurricanes is during the month of September. From storm damage as a result of high winds to rising water levels and coastal surges, it isn’t unusual to experience property damage from hurricanes this time of year. Those living on the coasts are particularly vulnerable to damage from a hurricane. However, everyone should take some necessary precautions when one of these powerful storms is passing through.
New England is far from immune to natural disaster. From winter storms to flooding and hurricanes,
it is important that you have a disaster plan in place to protect your business
from this type of uncontrollable inclement weather. A business struck by a natural disaster that
is unprepared can be devastated, even beyond the point of recovery.
The heat and high humidity levels of summer can lead to
unsettled weather, resulting in short but often intense summer storms. It isn’t unusual for these storms to come on
very suddenly and unexpected. These
powerful summer storms can lead to property
damage, from roof shingles to falling trees and flooded basements.
With summer finally here, the temperatures and humidity levels are already soaring. This is great for a day at the beach or lounging at the pool, but these warmer temperatures also encourage mold growth. Mold loves warm, humid areas and can quickly spread during the summer months, as the weather provides the perfect climate.
The month of April is notoriously a rainy one. The benefit of the rain will be seen in the
signs of spring that are on their way; green grass, leaves sprouting on the
trees and of course beautiful flowers.
But first we need to ensure that we get through the spring rains, part
of which means protecting your home from water
damage.
Taking the following precautions can ensure that your home
makes it through the rainy season with no costly water damage.
Spring is finally here, which for many homeowners means
getting their home in peak condition both inside and out. Beyond the
traditional spring cleaning, there are plenty of outdoor home improvement
projects to tackle this time of year.
It isn’t unusual during the winter months with snow, wind
and freezing temperatures for homes and businesses to lose power at some
point. Hopefully the loss of power is
short lived, but depending on the severity of the damage this may go on for
days. Days without power during the
winter can be more than just an inconvenience, it can also put your home at
risk.
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