GUIDELINES ON HURRICANE READINESS
As you are aware, Hurricane Irma currently poses a potential threat to South Florida at this time.
ForceAV will be working diligently before and after the storm to help minimize risk and damage. We encourage you to safely unplug all your equipment from its power sources in order to avoid power surge damages.
Should you need any help with this task please reach out to us ASAP in order for our team to be able to schedule get to your home on a timely manner. Please contact our office at (561)277-1885.
Please stay safe!
Below are some general guidelines on Hurricane readiness.
Know your Risk:
To search for general information about risks in your area, visit http://www.ready.gov/ and search for your state. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. High winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes and flooding can be felt hundreds of miles inland, potentially causing loss of life and catastrophic damage to property. Check out NOAA’s historical hurricane tracks tool to check the severity and frequency of past hurricanes in your area.
Get Prepared:
As the storm approaches, it is often too late to get ready.
1. Know your zone.
Evacuations are more common than people realize. Make yourself familiar with your community’s evacuation zones, so you’ll know exactly where to go. Remember: if a hurricane threatens your community and local officials say it's time to evacuate, don't hesitate -- go early.
2. Complete a family communication plan.
Plan how you will assemble your family and loved ones, and anticipate where you will go for different situations. Get together with your family and agree on the ways to contact one another in an emergency, identify meeting locations, and make a Family Emergency Communication Plan.
3. Download the FEMA app.
The FEMA app includes disaster resources, weather alerts, safety tips, and a new feature that will enable users to receive push notifications to their devices to prepare their homes and families for disasters. The app also provides a customizable checklist of emergency supplies, maps of open shelters and recovery centers, tips on how to survive disasters, and weather alerts from the National Weather Service. 2016 FEMA Hurricane Preparedness Digital Toolkit Template: Sample Email to Employees 2
4. Check your insurance coverage.
Many states have increased deductibles for hurricanes and not all hurricane-related losses are covered under traditional policies. Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover damage or losses from flooding. Review your policy, ensure you’re adequately covered and understand exclusions, and contact your agent for any changes. If you’re not insured against flood, talk to your agent or visit http://www.floodsmart.gov/. Renter’s insurance policies are also available and should be considered as a way of protecting your belongings.
