Flooding is one of the most common and costly natural disasters, yet many Florida homeowners remain uninsured for flood damage. A common misconception is that flood insurance isn’t necessary unless you live in a high-risk zone. However, the reality is quite different: If it rains, it can flood. And in Florida, where water surrounds us, […]
Contractor fraud is a widespread issue across the nation, but its impact is particularly acute in Florida, especially following major storms. Scammers prey on vulnerable homeowners, offering enticing deals and services that often end in disappointment and financial loss. From disappearing after payment to providing subpar work with substandard materials, fraudulent contractors in Florida employ […]
There are numerous ways to fortify your home against potential disasters with Wind Mitigation. It encompasses both structural and nonstructural measures aimed at mitigating or minimizing the impact of high winds typically associated with storms. Given the heightened risk Floridians face, particularly during hurricane season, fortifying your home against powerful winds becomes an essential aspect […]
Here in Florida, we think about the weather. A lot. We think about how to prepare our homes and families to stay safe and secure through tropical storms, hurricanes, severe rainstorms and flooding, and even tornados. We think about weather forecasts and evacuation routes. We think about caring for our pets during and after a […]
Did you know that Florida emergency management officials typically recommend that residents who do not live in an evacuation zone stay home during most tropical storms and hurricanes? While this does not include people who are in poor health, elderly, or in the last trimester of pregnancy, this does mean most of us should be […]
As a Florida-based business, VYRD shares the same hurricane-related worries before, during and after any storm comes our way. As much as we all prepare our homes, property and families to weather a storm as well as possible, sometimes damage happens. It’s just part of living in this beautiful state. After any storm or emergency, […]
If your local Florida community issues a hurricane or storm warning, bring all pets inside and be sure they are safe and accounted for. If you are under an evacuation order, you must bring your pet with you, so they don’t end up lost, injured or worse. To best be prepared for emergencies and to […]
When a tropical storm or hurricane heads toward Florida, it is impossible to escape the worry and fear that accompanies it. From panicked friends and relatives to news stories on TV, to school dismissals, to evacuations and emergency runs to the grocery or hardware store, storms can be scary and disruptive for everyone – especially […]
Whether you live in a residential neighborhood, apartment building, or a more rural area, there is comfort knowing your neighbors – and knowing they are there for you if needed. When you know your neighbors and they know you, you can be there for each other before, during and after hurricanes or other emergencies. Here […]