FAQs for Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Oct. 7, 2013 – Homeowners hit with substantial increases in their flood insurance as a result of recent changes in the federal program should do their homework, experts say, because there may be ways to lower their bills. “A lot of people don’t know the flood map is not set in stone,”…

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Hurricane Season has been a Dud

MIAMI – Sept. 9, 2013 – The preseason predictions were all dire, using words like “extremely active” and “above-normal” to describe the forecast for the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted that seven to 11 hurricanes would form, while AccuWeather predicted eight. The season so far has been a…

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Flood Insurance History & Reformation

Flooding is the most catastrophic natural hazard and causes, on average, $3 billion dollars in damage annually. In 1936 The Flood Control Act was the first national program aimed at flood damage. In 1965 Hurricane Betsy caused over $1 billion dollars in damage along the Gulf Coast of Florida to Louisiana, and was the first…

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Hurricane Fred

The second hurricane of the 2009 Atlantic season has formed off the coast of Africa by the Cape Verde Islands. Luckily, the hurricane is very slow moving and is headed north and won’t come anywhere near the east coast. Meteorologists predict that Fred will weaken over the next few days and die off.

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Hurricane Bill

The first hurricane of the 2009 season has formed in the Atlantic Ocean off of the coast of Africa. Hurricane Bill was last reported on August 17th at 6:00am as having sustained winds of 75mph and moving northwest at 22mph. Make sure you are ready this hurricane season by having bottled water on hand, first…

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TVs for Hurricane Season

Once again hurricane season has started up, but this year a few things may be a little different. With the digital transition from analog for television sets, many people who own portable televisions are longer be able to tune in when the power is out. There are a few solutions and alternatives to dealing with…

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Hurricane Season over for Southwest Florida!

After a lengthy Thanksgiving hiatus, the Roorda.com blog returns with a gust of good news! Admittedly, that was awful. But this isn’t: for the second year in a row no hurricane came anywhere near Naples, FL. In fact, the Collier County area experienced minimal tropical activity of any type. A little wind from the fringes…

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How well do you know your insurance?

Whether you live in an area that experiences earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, or frequent golf-ball-size hail, it is probably a good idea to be aware of the limits of your insurance policy. Turns out, many people are not. At least, according to this article in the Naples Daily News: A survey by the National Association of…

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Hurricane Planning: Wrapup

Alright, time to review. Collier County hurricane preparedness should involve the following precautions: Preparing an evacuation plan Creating a disaster supply kit Securing your home, boat, and other property Carrying the correct paperwork in case of evacuation Some useful websites with hurricane information for Naples residents: www.Collierem.org www.FloridaDisaster.org www.Fema.gov www.BoatUS.com Worrying about hurricanes is not…

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