Client Advisory: Hurricane Alert
Todd LaRue
Vice President of Sales - Employee Benefits* / Property & Casualty / Personal Lines / Key-Man Life / 401(k)
Hurricane Beryl, currently a Category 5 storm with sustained wind speeds over 150 mph, is traveling west-northwest at 19 knots (~22 mph) through the central and northwestern Caribbean. At this time, forecast models are uncertain of the specific track and intensity of Beryl after 72 hours. Current tracks show the hurricane could make landfall anywhere from Mexico to Louisiana with most consensus focused on Southern Texas. Earliest expected Tropical Storm force winds could reach Southern Texas by Friday, evening, July 5th.
Due to the uncertainty in the hurricane’s track and the long holiday weekend, those in the Gulf States should monitor the forecasts closely, pay attention to local emergency advisories and start preparing accordingly. If your business / building will be closed in observation of the holiday, you should ensure the building is secured and prepared for high winds and heavy rains / flash flooding.
Recommended key steps to take before the storm arrives:
Additional guidance on storm preparation and claims can be found in the information below.
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Tracking the Storm & Staying Safe
Storm tracking?- Conditions are always susceptible to change, including storm path and intensity. Stay up to date with the latest information from the National Hurricane Center about the storm. Heed all warnings and evacuation orders from your local authorities.
Preparation resources?-?Hurricanes and tropical storms pose a variety of threats to people and property. Review our?Hurricane Preparedness Guide,?Disaster Preparedness Kit,?and?Post Hurricane Checklist?for steps you can take before, during, and after the storm. Additional preparation and recovery guides are available in our?Hurricane Resources Center.
Business owners should take all necessary precautions and preparation steps to protect their businesses from wind damage and flooding potential.
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Storm Preparation Resources for Homeowners & Residents - Review our Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Homeowners & Residents for steps you can take before, during, and after the storm. Take all necessary precautionary and preparation steps to stay safe and protect your family, homes, and property.
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After the Storm & Claims Reporting
The Hurricane Response Team at Risk Strategies is On-Watch and Ready to Help.?
Teams at Risk Strategies are prepared and ready to assist you before, during and after the storm. If you have any questions regarding your insurance policy or preparation steps, please contact your Risk Strategies Account Team member directly, or reach our Safety & Loss Control Team at?[email protected].?
How to Report a Claim.??Our claims experts work as your advocate and help you manage the claim process. The most efficient way to start the claim process is for you to report your claim?directly to your insurance carrier?using the claim reporting contact information found on your policy or the carrier website. You can also visit our website to access a list of?claims reporting contact information by carrier name.?
If you are in need of remediation or additional claims assistance,?please contact the Risk Strategies' Claims Team at?[email protected]. ?
Staying Safe After the Storm.?Hurricane-related hazards do not immediately disappear with the storm clouds. After the storm clears, use generators safely, be careful not to overexert yourself, and do not venture into storm-damaged areas before it is safe and local authorities have given permission. Our?post-storm check list?provides important recovery reminders.
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