by PTI Marketing | Jun 28, 2018 Living in Florida, we’re no strangers to the summer storms we incur each year that bring some of the worst lightning. While it may not seem much of a concern, lightning is a real risk—in fact, you're more likely to get struck by lightning than attacked by a shark!...
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Wildfires in Florida? Here’s How to Defend Your Home
Wildfires in Florida? Here’s How to Defend Your Home Many homeowners move to Florida for the sunshine, nature and the warm climate. But what many Floridians don’t know is that these features are also ideal conditions for wildfire, and Florida experiences on average the second-highest number of...
Extending Your Phone’s Battery Life During a Power Outage
by PTI Marketing | May 13, 2016 Whether it’s letting family and friends know you’re okay or contacting your insurance company to report damage to your home, your smartphone is an important device that can keep you connected during a major storm. But what happens when the power goes out and you...
Expert Tips for Staying Safe During a Lightning Storm
Florida is often called the lightning capital of America. Small wonder why! Florida averages 1.4 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes every year. In recognition of Lightning Safety Awareness Week, we asked weather tech pioneer and WeatherSTEM creator Ed Mansouri what Floridians can do to...
9 Essential Summer Pool Safety Tips for Florida Homeowners
Ahhh… There’s no better way to spend a hot Florida summer day than lounging around poolside. While backyard pools are certainly lots of fun, they do present some risks – almost half of all pool-related injuries occur at residential pools. To help ensure that your pool time goes swimmingly, we’re...
Are You Prepared for These 4 Damaging Parts of a Hurricane?
Hurricanes have often been called "The Greatest Storms on Earth." These powerful storms can travel across water and land, wreaking havoc on neighborhoods in their path. In addition to having an evacuation plan in place, you should also be familiar with hurricane-related hazards, especially if...
Preparing for a Florida Disaster: Do You Have an Emergency Plan?
by People's Trust Marketing | Sep 14, 2015 From flash floods and raging fires to powerful hurricanes and out-of-nowhere tornadoes, disaster can strike quickly and without warning. In addition to having an emergency kit on hand, your family should have a plan of what to do in an emergency. In...
Reducing Children’s Fears When a Florida Hurricane Hits
by PTI Marketing | May 21, 2015 Children rely on the structure of daily routines to feel safe. A natural disaster, such as a hurricane, may require your family to leave home and stray away from daily routine. This can cause children to become anxious, confused or frightened. How you react to an...
Hurricane Shutter Installation Tips From The Experts
Our affiliated Rapid Response Team, Florida's largest insurance restoration general contractor, is prepared to provide emergency repairs to our policyholders in the event that a major storm makes landfall in Florida. The Rapid Response Team’s restoration specialists help our policyholders get back...