Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
With Hurricane Matthew looming in the tropics, it is a very good idea to make sure to prepare your home ahead of time for potential effects.
It’s uncertain what Hurricane Matthew will bring to the Tampa Bay area, but the first thing you should do is review your insurance policy to ensure everything is up-to-date. Our Tampa Bay Hurricane & Storm Damage Lawyers at Whittel & Melton urge you to do this to be proactive.
A potential issue with Tampa Bay and severe weather is downed trees because of the extreme damage they can do to homes. It is best to get your trees trimmed and clear out any old branches or debris that could be dangerous with high winds and rain in order to prevent any damage to your house. It is also a good idea to have a roofer come out and inspect your roof for any potential problems.
The U-S weather service says Hurricane Matthew is the strongest hurricane in the Atlantic since 2007.
Now is the time to prep for the effects of Matthew. Call your insurance agent and verify what your policy includes, and what you should be doing if you have any damage. It is also a good idea to check into your flood insurance policy, and, if you don’t have one, look into getting one because even people in low-risk flood zones can see significant flooding from heavy rains associated with the hurricanes.