Scott Martin | May 13, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Preparing your home for hurricanes can mean the difference between minor damage and complete destruction. Strengthening your home to withstand high winds can be as easy as the
ABCs.
Anchor
• Bring anything from the yard that could become windborne inside and ask neighbors to do the same.
• Replace gravel/rock-landscaping material with fire treated, shredded bark, or other lightweight mulch to eliminate the potential for windborne missiles.
• Trim and anchor down trees and foliage.
• Strengthen your soffits by applying a bead of polyurethane sealant between the wall and the trim into which the soffit panels are inserted.
Thursday, May 13, 2021 by Ray Hawthorne (FPREN)
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With hurricane season right around the corner, it is critical to check to make sure you have the appropriate insurance coverage. Experts at the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) say there are multiple questions to consider asking your insurance agent, including:
What coverages are appropriate for your living arrangement?
Who sells these coverages?
What perils (e.g. wind, flood, hail, etc.) are covered by the policy?
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The former husband of a popular Hudson Valley television reporter has pleaded guilty in connection to a domestic violence case.
Orange County resident Sean Doyle, age 38, of Cornwall, admitted to criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child on Monday, May 10 in the case connected to News 12 s Blaise Gomez.
Doyle was arrested on March 18, 2019, after Gomez called police to their Town of Cornwall residence stating that Doyle had assaulted her and placed his hands around her neck, said the Orange County District Attorney s Office.
Gomez said she was strangled, repeatedly punched in the face with a closed fist, thrown into her headboard - causing it to crack - spit on, called horrible obscenities, put in a chokehold, had her trachea squeezed shut and whipped around by her hair.
Hudson Valley Man Pleads Guilty to Abusing Popular News Reporter
A Hudson Valley man has pleaded guilty to domestic violence charges after choking a local newswoman and endangering the welfare of three children.
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced that Sean Doyle of Cornwall pleaded guilty in a domestic violence case involving News 12 reporter Blaise Gomez.
Doyle was arrested on March 18 after Gomez, his wife, called police to their home in the Town of Cornwall. The reporter says Doyle assaulted her and placed his hands around her neck. The 28-year-old man was also accused of threatening Gomez and preventing her from leaving the house.
With hurricane season right around the corner, it is critical to check to make sure you have the appropriate insurance coverage. Experts at the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) say there are multiple questions to consider asking your insurance agent, including:
What coverages are appropriate for your living arrangement?
Who sells these coverages?
What perils (e.g. wind, flood, hail, etc.) are covered by the policy?
What is the proper amount of insurance to purchase?
Are there steps to lower your premium?
For example, a typical homeowners or renter s policy does not cover flood damage. Flood insurance is often available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Florida and South Carolina, along with 17 other states, have hurricane deductibles that cover damage from wind. These deductibles often range from 1 to 5% of the dwelling s insured amount. Many homeowner s policies have deductibles around $500 before insurance kicks in, but in the event of a hurricane,