Severe weather like hurricanes can wreak havoc on your home, damage your vehicle, and sidetrack your summer vacation. That’s why AAA is sharing its top insurance policies for Hurricane Season to help Georgians protect their property and travel plans. But first, The Auto Club Group is releasing the findings from its annual Hurricane Season survey.
According to the survey, over half of Georgia residents (53%) do NOT make advanced preparations for hurricane season or severe weather. Even more concerning, 16% say they would ignore warnings to evacuate in the event of a hurricane. Of those who would evacuate, over two-in-five (44%) say they would not leave their homes unless an approaching hurricane was a category 3 or stronger.
The top reasons Georgians cite for ignoring evacuation warnings:
- 29% − Don’t know where to go.
- 28% − Believe the storm will turn away from their direction.
- 20% − Fear of looting after the storm.
- 15% − Can’t bring their pets/Don’t have a safe option for them.
- 14% − Want to stay in case there’s damage to their home or property that they can fix.
“Staying in the path of a potentially deadly storm is just not worth the risk,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Take steps now to develop an evacuation plan for your family and pets. If you’re worried about property damage, contact your insurance advisor. Having adequate coverage will give you the peace of mind in knowing that anything damaged while you’re gone can be repaired or replaced.”
Top Insurance Policies for Hurricane Season
Hurricanes and severe weather can severely damage everything from your home to your travel plans. Here are some important coverages to consider this Hurricane Season:
- Homeowner’s insurance covers your property from wind damage. It DOES NOT cover flood damage created by rising water that enters your home.
- Flood insurance is a separate policy. This DOES cover losses created by rising…
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