When an area is ravaged by a powerful hurricane, some of the worst damage involves fallen trees. Earlier this summer, Hurricane Irene caused many trees to uproot and damaged homes, cars, and roadways up and down the Eastern U.S. coastline. The destruction reminds us that we need to be ready, no matter where you live, for the damage that a storm can cause.<\/p>\n
Homeowners should be proactive about knowing what their homeowner\u2019s insurance policy includes. Coverage for wind and debris should be researched before a storm happens so you have peace of mind of what steps will need to be taken if it causes damage. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf a tree hits a home or other insured structure, such as a detached garage, standard homeowners insurance policies provide coverage for the damage the tree does to the structure and the contents within it,\u201d said Jeanne M. Salvatore, senior vice president of the Insurance Information (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When an area is ravaged by a powerful hurricane, some of the worst damage involves fallen trees. Earlier this summer, Hurricane Irene caused many trees to uproot and damaged homes, cars, and roadways up and down the Eastern U.S. coastline.…<\/span><\/p>\n