| Given the still recent attack of Hurricane Katrina and | | | | being blown into your home, but it also helps keep |
| the devastation it caused for so many Louisiana | | | | other debris from being blown into the open space |
| home owners, you need to get a Louisiana home | | | | your windows leave behind. Some Louisiana home |
| owner insurance quote now if you have not already | | | | owner insurance companies recommend installing |
| gotten one. | | | | storm shutters - ask your insurance company about |
| Flood insurance must be purchased from the National | | | | these.o All doors made of glass, such as patio doors |
| Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provided by the | | | | or deck doors, should meet the safety standards set |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). | | | | forth by the home owner insurance company.o |
| With that in mind, it is important to realize that there | | | | There should never be any debris lying around in the |
| are safety precautions you can take to better | | | | yard. This debris could be swept up and blown into |
| protect your home against the storms, high winds, | | | | your home or your neighbor's home.o Remove any |
| and flooding associated with hurricanes as well as | | | | trees and bushes that are too close to your home |
| general "bad weather" that often hits southern | | | | for your comfort. |
| states like Louisiana. | | | | Your insurance agent will have more suggestions for |
| Consider the following repairs and upgrades before | | | | safeguarding your home against the dangerous |
| you head out to get your Louisiana home owner | | | | weather sometimes experienced by Louisiana |
| insurance quote:o Replace or repair your roof with | | | | residents. A home owner insurance policy in Louisiana |
| sturdy materials. High winds will rip a poorly installed | | | | does not have to be expensive; ask about these |
| roof, or a roof made of weak material, right off your | | | | safeguarding tips when you shop for your Louisiana |
| home.o Install windows made of durable materials. | | | | home owner insurance quote. |
| Not only does this help keep your windows from | | | | |