Tropical Storm Fred made landfall in the Florida Panhandle Monday afternoon bringing heavy rain and a storm surge. Several roads flooded in Franklin County.
According to the Tallahassee Democrat, 7 inches of rain fell, and a 5-foot storm surge hit Alligator Point, Apalachicola, and St. George Island. The storm made landfall with maximum sustained winds of 65 miles per hour, just below the strength of a Category 1 hurricane.
Forty thousand people lost power during the storm, but no injuries or significant structural damage is reported.
Tropical Storm Grace is still churning near Jamaica. The National Weather Service reports a maximum sustained wind speed of 45 miles per hour as this storm moves west. Right now, the expected track brings the storm across Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula Wednesday before moving into mainland Mexico later in the week.
This track could change, so anyone living in south Texas will want to pay close attention.
A third Tropical Storm was named Tuesday. Tropical Storm Henri has sustained winds of 50 miles per hour. This storm is tracking south of Bermuda, but it is not expected to threaten the United States. The storm is expected to take a turn north Friday, moving into the northern Atlantic.
It has been a very active few days with the tropical activity, which meteorologists have expected.
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If you live in an area that could be affected by a hurricane, consider some things, especially if you own a business. According to FEMA, 25% of companies struck by a disaster never open their doors again.
There are steps you can take before the storm even forms to protect yourself and your business from that same fate. A quick review of your policy coverages could save you thousands of dollars in the long run.
If you have a high deductible, you may want to consider changing it. You may also want to add additional flood coverages that may not be included in your policy. Before a storm is critical that you take photos and videos inside your property to document your belongings.
After the storm, those images can be used as evidence in an insurance claim to help with a proof of loss report.
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Here at Sill, our disaster response team is ready to respond to any area hit with a storm. Our team of insurance policy, building damage, and business interruption experts help hundreds of property owners each year.
We are the leading public adjusting firm in North America. If your property suffers any damage, you can call Sill 24/7 at 800.524.0006. You have the right to get professional help throughout any insurance claim, meaning you do not have to take on the insurance company alone.
An insurance claim can turn into a long and stressful process, but our team has the experience to navigate each challenge. Our clients settle their insurance claims much faster than they would on their own, and we also ensure you get the settlement you deserve.