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For Immediate Release
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MALVERN, Pa., April 30, 2026– The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is just a month away and theis recommendinghomeowners,condo owners,rentersandbusiness ownersprepare now.
Led by Colorado State University (CSU) senior research scientist Phil Klotzbach, Ph.D., a non-resident scholar at Triple-I,the CSU TC-RAMS Team forecasts “a slightly below average” season with 13 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes.A Atlantic hurricane seasonhas 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. The Atlantic Basin season begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30.
ܰԲ , everyone who lives in a hurricane-prone community should take a few moments to ensure they have adequate financial protection for their property and possessions, while also taking steps to make their home or business more resilient to the impacts of wind and water,” said Triple-I CEO Sean Kevelighan.
“History has proven states along the Gulf and East coasts face the prospect of catastrophic, hurricane-caused property damage. With more Americans living in harm’s way than ever before, it is critical for everyone residing in a hurricane-prone community to make preparedness a priority for the upcoming season,” Kevelighan added.
, spearheaded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), starts on Sunday, May 3, and continues through Saturday, May 9.
Triple-I’s key hurricane preparedness tips for the 2026 season include:
Review Your Coverage:Make sure you have the right type – and amount – of property insurance. The Triple-I recommends you conduct anannual insurance reviewof your policy(ies) with your insurance professional.
“With home replacement costs escalating due to the higher costs of construction materials and labor, you should ask your insurance professional if you have the right amount of coverage to rebuild or repair your home, to replace its contents, and to cover temporary living expenses if your property is uninhabitable,” Kevelighan said. “You should also ask aboutflood insurance,which is an additional coverage to standardhomeowners,condoandrenterspolicies, as well as asmall business insurancepolicy. Nearly 90% of U.S. natural disasters involve flooding so most areas of the country are prone to flooding.”
The best place to start aninsurance review process is by reading thedeclarations pageof your policy. It offers details on how much coverage you have, your deductibles, and how a claim will be paid.
Standard homeowners insurancecovers the structure of your house for disasters such as hurricanes and windstorms, along with a host of other perils, such as fire. It is important to understand the elements that might affect your insurance payout after a hurricane and adjust your policies accordingly.
Flood insurance, which is a separate policy from your property coverage, is offered through and dozens ofprivate insurers. Keep in mind that in recent years, landfalling hurricanes have also led to catastrophic inland flooding.
Protect Your Vehicles:Comprehensive auto, which is an optional coverage, protects your vehicle against theft and damage caused by an incident other than a collision, including fire, flood, vandalism, hail, falling rocks or trees, and other hazards. Nearly 80% of U.S. drivers opt to purchase comprehensive coverage.
Make Sure Your Possessions are Adequately Protected:Residents need to imagine the out-of-pocket cost of repurchasing their wind-damaged furniture, electronics, clothing, and other personal possessions after a hurricane. Whether you havehomeowners insurance,condo insuranceorrenters insurance, your policy provides protection against loss or damage to personal property due to a hurricane.
Creating aninventory of your belongingsand their value will make it easier to see if you are sufficiently insured for either thereplacement costor theactual cash valueof the items situated at your residence. When you create a photo or video catalog of your home’s possessions, it expedites the insurance claims process if you sustain damage from a storm.
Make Your Property More Resilient:Invest in items that willharden your propertyagainst wind damage, such as roof tie-downs, a wind-rated garage door, and storm shutters. Triple-I also recommends you have your roof inspected annually by a licensed and bonded contractor to make sure it can withstand high winds and torrential rains.
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