Are mangrove losses in West Central Florida putting Tampa Bay homeowners at greater risk of windstorm damage in the event of a hurricane or other severe storm? If you live in Florida, you may have heard that mangrove forests can provide protection against severe storm damage. If you know about the benefits of mangroves to people and property, you also may know that human impact has been extremely damaging to native mangrove forests throughout the state. We want to talk more about how a greater emphasis on environmental protection also might be able to help protect your home from severe storm damage.
How Tampa's Mangrove Losses Could Increase Risk of Wind Storm Damage
How prevalent is distracted driving? More than you think
The epidemic of distracted driving is putting drivers in Florida and throughout the country at risk. Safety officials are making a concerted effort to get people to put their phones away while driving. There is good reason for this focus on distracted driving as estimates find that more than a quarter of all collisions stem from cell phone use. That number does not account for all the other distracted behaviors drivers engage in when behind the wheel.
Study Says Tornado Damage May Triple In Coming Years
Homeowners in West Central Florida must be prepared for severe storm damage. One of the many ways a property owner needs to be prepared is to make sure that their insurance policies are up to date and provide proper coverage in the event of serious tornado damage. But will that be enough?
