Are You Hurricane-Prepared?

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Hurricane season is here — and although fortunately up to now we have had fairly little activity, there is no reason to sit back. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted a 60% chance of an above-normal season, with as many as 19 named storms and up to 10 hurricanes coming our way.…

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Hurricane Harvey Preparation Guide

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Hurricane Harvey is the first major hurricane to hit Texas since 2008 (Hurricane Ike, category 2). It’s scheduled to make landfall on Saturday and expected to bring enough rain to overwhelm bayous and flood large swathes of land. Texas, particularly Houston, is flood-prone and no stranger to the many scenarios which may occur this weekend,…

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Get Ready for Hurricane Season

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As the hurricane season – June 1 through November 30 – unfolds, safety preparations should already be underway by homeowners and coastal business owners, including hotels and restaurants. Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) say the Atlantic could see another above-normal hurricane season this year, predicting a 70% likelihood of 11 to…

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Travel Insurance 101

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Hurricane season is in full force and many travelers are having to cancel their vacation plans. If you think hotels will refund due to bad weather, you may be in for a surprise. Depending on your hotels cancellation policy you can still be charged. If you are cautious and purchased travel insurance, you also need…

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