U.S. cities to take the biggest brunt of hurricane beatings in 2017 are listed in severity as:

• Cape Hatteras, NC
  
  
• Delray Beach, FL
  
  
• Hollywood, FL
  
  
• Deerfield Beach, FL
  
  
• Florida City, FL
  
  
• Grand Isle, LA
  
  
• Ft. Pierce, FL
  
  
• Miami Beach, FL
  
  
• Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  
  

What is puzzling to the insurance industry in particular, however, is the fact that the majority of homeowners in these hurricane zones are not as well-equipped to handle the weather catastrophes as they should be.

Studies indicate that:

• 50% of the population are unacquainted with local evacuation policies
  
  
• Less than 50% have created a personal evacuation plan
  
  
• Fifty-five percent of residents have not prepared emergency kits with essential items like medicine, non-perishable food and water bottles
  
  
• Close to sixty-three percent did not make a home inventory list to ease the insurance claim process in the event of a disaster
  
  

Hurricanes can be devastating to homeowners, residents and even businesses. If you live in a hurricane-prone area, don’t take the risk lightly. Prepare for the worst.

8 Ways to Protect Yourself from a Hurricane

• Have an insurance professional review your homeowners or renters policy to make sure you have hurricane and flood coverage
  
  
• Prepare an emergency kit that includes necessary medication, non-perishable food and water, batteries, flashlights, blankets and extra clothing
  
  
• Draw up and practice a personal family evacuation plan and familiarize yourself with your areas public evacuation procedures
  
  
• Prepare a shelter for pets
  
  
• Make a list of your home’s items in case you need to file a claim for losses
  
  
• Copy important documents and file them away in a secured spot
  
  
• Do any necessary repair work on your roof and home to help mitigate the furtherance of potential hurricane damages
  
  
• Store electronic data at a safe location

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Summary: Preparing for a hurricane disaster is your best way to minimize potential risk of danger and losses.