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- HURRICANE SAFETY GUIDE
Helpful tips on how to prepare the inside and outside of your home when a hurricane watch or warning is issued, including an evacuation checklist.
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- WHAT IS A WPI-8?
TWIA requires a Certificate of Compliance (WPI-8) verifying that a dwelling was built, repaired, remodeled, etc., to the appropriate windstorm building code.
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- FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM
Information on the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014, which repeals certain provisions of the Biggest-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act.Â
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- WHEN A STORM IS IN THE GULF, IT'S TOO LATE!
When a named storm enters the Gulf of Mexico, or when a named storm forms in the Gulf of Mexico, it is too late to purchase or change your windstorm coverage.
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- PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY DURING A STORM
Follow these tips to make sure your house and property are prepared for a storm.
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- AFTER THE STORM
If you have to evacuate, don’t return home until authorities have said it’s safe. Then follow these tips to ensure that the insurance claims process runs smoothly.Â
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- Helpful websites
Visit these recommended insurance sites for more information or please call Rochkind Insurance with your insurance questions.Â