by PTI Marketing | May 21, 2015 No major hurricane has made landfall in the Sunshine State in nearly ten years and thousands of Florida homeowners are unaware of how to prepare for a major storm. When a tropical storm or hurricane approaches Florida, local TV news stations fill their broadcasts...
Weather Preparation
The Secret Life of Pollen: 7 Surprising Facts about Florida’s Allergy Menace
by PTI Marketing | Apr 20, 2015 It’s springtime in Florida, or as we like to call it, “yellow season.”Many Floridians dread the annual return of pollen season, and with it, the yellow or yellowish-brown pollen that blankets cars and sidewalks. Pollen season also causes the dramatic rise of...
7 Sports Teams Named After Weather Disasters
The southern and western regions of the United States are known for action-filled weather events; hurricanes, earthquakes and lightning storms, just to name a few. Unsurprisingly, several cities in those regions have selected weather disasters as the names for their fierce sports teams. In honor...
Cold Weather Protection Tips from People’s Trust
by PTI Marketing | Jan 05, 2014 You may have noticed the weather has been a bit cold lately. And while we can’t change the weather, you can minimize some of winter’s threats to your home. People’s Trust Insurance recommends you take the following precautions to your home during the cold winter...
Flood Driving Safety Tips
by PTI Marketing | Jan 17, 2014 In addition to general flood safety tips, we wanted to bring you flood driving safety tips in the event you are not at home and are out and about. Floods can occur anywhere, with flood waters rising gradually or flash floods striking suddenly. Flash floods are the...
Flood Safety Tips
What should you do in the event your area has been flooded? Take a look at how to respond during and after a flood. Responding Appropriately During a Flood Listen to local radio and television stations and a NOAA Weather Radio for possible flood warnings and reports of flooding in progress or...
Stay Safe This Summer Solstice
by PTI Marketing | Jun 21, 2014 Carefully Celebrate the Sun on Its Longest Day! Today the tilt of Earth’s semi-axis is most tilted toward the sun, making it the year’s day with the most sunlight here in Florida. Did you know that penguins and scientists hanging out on the poles will have a...
Seniors Stay Safe During Bad Weather
by People's Trust Marketing | Jun 23, 2014 Remember to Cater to the Unique Needs of Seniors When A Storm Strikes People’s Trust has created a great family guide for hurricane preparedness, but there are some general storm and safety tips seniors and their caregivers should take when preparing for...
5 Priorities For Picking Up After A Storm
by PTI Marketing | Aug 15, 2014 Our List for a Safe Lawn Cleanup Your yard can be significantly damaged by many of the large storms that hit our area. After a storm has passed, here are the top five things you need to look for and take care of so you can help your lawn get back to normal. Priority...
How to Prepare for Hurricane Season in Florida
You never know when the next storm may strike. It’s essential to make sure you know how to keep your home safe in case a storm hits. From flooding to wind damage to lightning strikes, hurricanes can cause severe damage to one’s home, especially if it is not properly protected. By following these...