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Hurricane Preparedness in Central Virginia

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Great insurance tips for homeowners in Charlottesville VA - you will find info and links below to helpful information on preparing and knowing about your home insurance coverage. Severe weather can devastate your vehicles, property, and belongings. Take steps to protect and preserve the things that matter most. Stay alert and aware of changing weather patterns. Storms can vary in intensity and change with little notice.  Be familiar with your insurance coverage, deductibles, and steps following a loss. Get your agent's information handy and stored in your cell phone.  Take inventory of your belongings, take photos, and record important things like serial numbers or makes/models.  Fill up your vehicle's fuel before the weather arrives.  Pick up an extra tank of gas for your grill in case of extended power outages. It can help as a heat source for cooking.  Make sure downspouts and gutters are clear of pollen and debris.  ...

Recent Severe Wind & Ways to Protect Your Home

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Severe wind and storm damage in Central Virginia Today winds picked up in our area and tossed limbs and branches all over. There have been calls coming in reporting downed trees and power outages. Check out this tree's root system just pulled up out of the ground.  It's important to tie down loose items outside and consider more permanent solutions for things like trampolines, carports, and other out-buildings. The last thing any homeowner wants to wake up to is damage to their home or car from mother nature.  Some things are completely unavoidable, but there are a few small things we can do to preserve our property and avoid having to make that phone call to your insurance agent about filing a claim. Keep an eye on the trees around your property (especially dead ones) and watch out for long heavy branches that could fall on the home under the weight of ice and snow. A couple minutes of preventative care throughout the year can really help avoid serious damage and ...