the east coast was a surprise snowstorm that derailed Maryland Halloween plans in Maine. Many cities need time to clean up fallen trees, limbs and power lines before it is safe for ghosts and goblins children go from house to house. Moreover, the power of recovery is still a work in progress for all communities.
This is just a teaser of upcoming events. The Insurance Information Institute has provided a breakdown of winter storm Facts. After adjusting for inflation, winter storms have caused about $ 26 billion in insured catastrophe losses since 1991, causing more than $ 1 billion per year on average damage. Last year, winter storm losses totaled $ 2.6 billion, the highest it has been since 03.
In this unprecedented storm in October of nearly a million homes have been deprived of electricity. The FDA website has tips to keep food safe during and after power outages. Refrigerated foods should be fine if the door remains closed and the power was out for no less than 4 hours, but for many households in the North this was not the case. Follow their safety tips to prevent disease after the storm.
If your home or car suffered damage from falling tree branches, call your insurance agent. Here is a short video on the subject:
By most accounts winter has not yet begun - the winter season not even officially not start until December 22 and already the North becomes a taste of it. If you have questions about your insurance coverage and if you are adequately protected against losses due to the storm, talk to your insurance agent.
Tricks, No Treats: Winter Storms and Power Outages
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