Hurricane season in the North Atlantic region lasts through November, and during this period, it’s important for residents of the affected areas to ready themselves and their homes for possible storms. K. L. Smith Agency, the most experienced broker of homeowners insurance, commercial liability insurance, and business insurance in Willimantic, CT, explains how to get ready for hurricane season.  This full-service, family-owned agency has offered Windham County area residents invaluable advice, customized policies, and affordable premiums for over six decades.

To get yourself and your home ready for hurricane season, consider taking the following steps:

• Prepare Supplies: Make sure you have an ample supply of food that doesn’t require refrigeration, water, and emergency items like batteries, flashlights, candles, and a first aid kit. You should also have tools on hand to secure the home, such as hammers, wood, and nails needed to batten the windows and fasten the shutters in place against high winds and rain.  
• Prepare Your Home: Take the opportunity to inspect your property and reduce or eliminate possible threats or weaknesses. Prune any low hanging branches near your home. Inspect the roof and siding for missing sections to prevent water damage. Clear gutters of debris so they can handle water and prevent flooding.
• Insure Yourself: One of the most important steps you can take is to make sure you are properly insured. Does your homeowners insurance or business insurance coverage protect you against hurricane damage? Are your payments up to date? Do you have enough coverage? A flood insurance policy is invaluable if you live in a flood-prone area. You have to pay extra for this coverage, but it is well worth it.

K. L. Smith Agency, Willimantic, CT's foremost broker of homeowners insurance, commercial liability insurance, and business insurance, has been advising clients and helping them design the most appropriate and affordable policies since its founding in 1953. They have decades of industry experience and are at your service when you need help choosing a policy to protect you during hurricane season. Visit them online, or call them at (860) 423-9294 to learn more.