{"id":26466,"date":"2025-05-27T15:45:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordriskllc.com\/blog\/?p=26466"},"modified":"2025-05-27T15:45:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:45:31","slug":"summer-storms-how-to-protect-your-home-and-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordriskllc.com\/blog\/insurance\/summer-storms-how-to-protect-your-home-and-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Storms: How to Protect Your Home and Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summer storms can roll in quickly, bringing with them strong winds, heavy rain, hail, and even the occasional tornado warning. While these storms can be intense and unpredictable, there are simple steps you can take to help protect your property\u2014and your peace of mind\u2014before the skies turn dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Protect Your Home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Secure Outdoor Items
    <\/strong>Patio furniture, umbrellas, grills, and yard d\u00e9cor can become dangerous projectiles in high winds. Before a storm hits, bring them inside or anchor them down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Trim Trees and Branches
    <\/strong>Strong winds can break off dead limbs or even topple entire trees. Keeping trees trimmed and healthy can reduce the risk of damage to your home, vehicles, or power lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Check Your Roof and Gutters
    <\/strong>Loose shingles or clogged gutters can lead to water damage during a storm. Inspect your roof periodically and keep gutters free of debris to help prevent leaks and flooding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Seal Windows and Doors
    <\/strong>Ensure that windows and doors are properly sealed to keep wind-driven rain out. Installing storm shutters or using plywood to cover windows during major storms can provide added protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Review Your Home Insurance Coverage
    <\/strong>It’s a good idea to review your homeowner\u2019s insurance policy each year to make sure you’re adequately covered for wind and storm damage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to Protect Your Vehicle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Park in a Safe Place
      <\/strong>If possible, park your car in a garage or under a covered structure. If you don\u2019t have covered parking, avoid parking near trees, power lines, or anything else that could fall during a storm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Avoid Driving in Dangerous Weather
      <\/strong>If a storm is approaching, delay your trip if you can. Flash flooding and strong winds make driving especially hazardous.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Check Your Auto Insurance
      <\/strong>Make sure your comprehensive coverage is up to date\u2014this is what typically covers storm-related damage, including hail and fallen tree limbs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      We’re Here If You Need Us<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Even with the best preparation, summer storms can still cause damage. If you experience a loss due to high winds or severe weather, don\u2019t hesitate to contact your agent. We’re here to help you get back on your feet quickly and smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Summer storms can roll in quickly, bringing with them strong winds, heavy rain, hail, and even the occasional tornado warning. While these storms can be intense and unpredictable, there are simple steps you can take to help protect your property\u2014and your peace of mind\u2014before the skies turn dark. How to Protect Your Home How to… Read More »Summer Storms: How to Protect Your Home and Vehicle<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":26469,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[10,13,25,24],"class_list":["post-26466","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-insurance","tag-auto-insurance","tag-homeowners-insurance","tag-strom-insurance","tag-wind-and-hail-insurance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oxfordriskllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26466","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oxfordriskllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oxfordriskllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oxfordriskllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oxfordriskllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26466"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/oxfordriskllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26466\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26472,"href":"https:\/\/oxfordriskllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26466\/revisions\/26472"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oxfordriskllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oxfordriskllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26466"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oxfordriskllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26466"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oxfordriskllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26466"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}