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Protect yourself from Ole Man Winter!
It's that time of year when temperatures suddenly plummet, bringing
a nasty winter storm your way. (Even areas that normally experience
mild winters can be hit with a major snowstorm or extreme cold.)
If you take action now, you can keep yourself, your family and your
belongings safe, warm, and dry.
Below are several tips to consider from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA), Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS),
and The Weather Channel. We hope you'll review these links to make
sure you know how to best prepare, what precautions and steps to
take, and how to file a claim with your insurance company if your
property is damaged.
How can I protect myself and my
family from winter storms and extreme cold?
Know
these terms to identify a winter storm hazard
Other things to consider:
Preventive
measures to protect your home from freezing pipes
Can
pipes freeze in southern climates?
In
more temperate regions, prepare for heavy rain and runoff
Winterize
your roof
When temperatures drop, there are several
preventative steps you can take to help you and your loved ones
stay safe, warm, and dry. Consider these:
Before
the storm strikes...
After the storm…
Safety is a primary issue, as are mental and physical well-being.
If assistance is available, knowing how to access it makes the process
faster and less stressful. This section offers general advice on
what steps to take after disaster strikes in order to begin getting
your home, your community, and your life back to normal.
What
do I do if my pipes freeze?
Caring
for your pets
Tips
on snow & ice removal
What
are the hazards of winter storm thaws?
Stay
Safe After the Storm Has Passed
Repairing
a flooded home
*Dealing
With Mold. What Does FEMA Recommend?
What
precautions should I take when returning home?
How
do I cope with the emotional effects?
How
can I help children cope?
How
can I help others who are affected by the storm?
How Do I Make a Claim?
Fortunately, as IBHS, FEMA, and The Weather Channel indicate, there
are several preventive measures we can take to protect ourselves
and our property. Equally important is reviewing your insurance
policies. Coverage that made sense when you established your original
policies often needs to be adjusted over time, so if you haven't
already, now is a good time to schedule an annual review with your
insurance agent!
A professional inspection of your insurance policies can save
you time and money! Your American National Professional Insurance
Review is another opportunity for you to ask questions about your
current policy, and perhaps learn about coverage, features, or discounts
you may be eligible to receive!
To schedule
your Professional Insurance Review, click here to find an American
National agent in your area by name, area code, or city/state.
If property damage does occur, report it to your insurance agent
or company representative immediately, and make temporary repairs
to prevent further damage.
Make your claim
with American National
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