Hurricane time...again?

Hello all.

It seems like yesterday that we were getting ready for last year's hurricane season. Unfortunately, it's time to start planning for it again. With the exception of Hurricane Irene 2 years ago (which missed us by not a lot), we have been spared from any real threats. According to NOAA and the National Weather service, 2013 looks to be a very active year for hurricanes and tropical storms. I urge all of you to develop a working plan, and have it in place should the need arise. Here are a couple of suggestions:

• Going room by room,make a recording of all of your possessions. If you don't have a video camera, record it on your phone.  Save it to a disc, or thumb drive and store it somewhere safe.
• Make copies of insurance policies and bank accounts. Put them in a zip-lock bag. Cash is always good to have available during an emergency.
• Consider what it would take to keep you and your family comfortable if the power went out for a period of time. Food, bottled water, dry clothes,and an extra phone battery are some things to make sure you have on hand. You might also consider purchasing a small generator to run electronics and possible a refrigerator.
• Have a plan for window shutters or boards to be installed. 

I don't want to seem like an alarmist, but I have friends and family on the Jersey Shore. Super Storm Sandy is fresh in my mind, and a lot of lessons were learned because of the misfortunes created by it.  If there is a possibility of your being away from you place here in South Carolina, consider contacting us about putting a storm contingency plan in place. Call to arrange an appointment...but don't wait too long.

Best,

Jack