Paul Dreher Director of Personal Insurance View Bio

Hurricane Florence is currently barreling towards the East Coast of the United States. Tonight, Thursday, September 13th, 2018 it will make landfall. If you have not evacuated, here are some brief tips to consider during and after the storm to help you stay safe.

Safety Tips During a Hurricane

  • Listen to the radio for important storm information and instructions
  • If at home, stay inside and away from all windows, skylights and glass doors. Do not go outside, even if the weather appears to have calmed. The “eye” of the storm can pass quickly, leaving you outside when strong winds resume
  • If you must evacuate, leave as soon as possible and be sure to tell someone outside of the storm area where you will be
  • The storm surge may be reaching up to 9 feet. Cars can be swept away during a storm surge of only 3 feet, so a surge of 9 feet will be completely life threatening. Reaching high ground is a complete must

Safety Tips After a Hurricane

  • Stay tuned to the radio or television. If you have had to evacuate, return home only after authorities advise it is safe to do so
  • Avoid downed power lines
  • Beware and check for gas leaks or electrical system damage
  • Make temporary repairs as necessary
  • If you are a Lawley client, promptly report the loss using Lawley’s toll-free claim reporting number

We hope everyone stays safe during this catastrophic weather event.