Jul 1, 2021
Don’t be caught off-guard if you’re instructed to evacuate. Create a plan with your family so everyone knows what to pack, where to go and how to get your home ready for any upcoming storms.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (July 1, 2021) – The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was record-breaking, producing 30 named storms, of which 14 became hurricanes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts another “above-normal” year, with a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms, of which six to 10 could become hurricanes, including three to five major hurricanes. Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) urges residents along the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico to take precautions and prepare themselves, their families and property for the duration of the 2021 Atlantic season, which ends November 30.
“It’s critical to make preparations for severe weather,” says Christopher O’Rourke, Vice President of Property Claims at Mercury Insurance. “Don’t be caught off-guard if you’re instructed to evacuate. Create a plan with your family so everyone knows what to pack, where to go and how to get your home ready for any upcoming storms.”
Four named storms – Tropical Storms Ana, Bill, Claudette and Danny – already formed in June, the first month of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center will be monitoring a strong tropical wave, which may develop into Tropical Storm Elsa over the holiday weekend.
O’Rourke advises homeowners to take the following steps to prepare their homes for a hurricane:
O’Rourke also advises residents of high-risk areas to take the following precautions ahead of mandatory evacuation orders:
“Consider purchasing flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program if you live in a high-risk area as homeowners insurance doesn’t typically cover weather-related flooding,” adds O’Rourke. “Vehicle damage may be covered by your auto insurance policy if you carry comprehensive coverage, but it’s best to check with your agent ahead of time to make sure.”
These and other helpful resources to prepare for a hurricane are available on the Mercury Insurance blog. Additional details can be found at the National Weather Service and Ready.gov.
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About Mercury Insurance
Mercury Insurance (MCY) is a multiple-line insurance organization predominantly offering personal automobile, homeowners and commercial insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. Since 1962, Mercury has specialized in offering quality insurance at affordable prices. For more information visit www.mercuryinsurance.com or Facebook and follow the company on Twitter.
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For further information: PCG - Wendi Sheridan (424) 903-3644 (wsheridan@pacificcommunicationsgroup.com)