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Peril Know-How: Preparing for Uncertain Spring Weather

April showers brings May flowers, right? While springtime is full of regrowth, spring weather also brings uncertainty and challenges for homeowners. It’s an exceptionally unpredictable season because winter storms are rounding out and tornado season is rolling in – making it a time in which concurrent disasters are likely. In 2022, extreme weather across the U.S. caused $165 billion in damage. As temperatures fluctuate and storms occur, it's important to understand how these changes can impact your home and what you can do to prepare. Winter Storms Come to a Close Despite winter weather slowing down during springtime, it doesn’t mean homeowners are immune to quick shifts in the temperature that can bring snow, ice, freezing rain, flooding and more. The ferocity of winter storms can also take down trees and power lines, causing widespread power outages that significantly disrupt the lives of homeowners. Winter storms were responsible for almost [...]

Peril Know-How: Winter Storms

Each year, the snow, ice, freezing, and flooding that comes with winter weather causes billions of dollars in insured losses along with a whole host of headaches (double ouch). According to the Insurance Information Institute, winter weather caused a record $15.1 billion in insured losses in the first few months of 2021. And, in much of the country, freezing temperatures and ice storms can last well into what we may have typically called “spring.” AccuWeather reports parts of the country are likely to experience extended winter weather this year. With all of this in mind, it’s important to not only prepare your property to weather the winter before the season but to monitor and maintain your home to handle all the season has to throw at it. Before the Season Starts Heading into winter storm season, it’s essential to get your home in order to help avoid – or even mitigate [...]