Storms

High winds are a danger to people and property. Learning what to look for and how to properly prepare can save lives and minimize damage.

Thunderstorms can develop rapidly and without warning – often accompanied by lightning. When thunderstorms form in your area and you hear thunder, you are likely within striking distance of the storm.

There are about 5,600 hailstorms in the United States every year, based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data. Read these tips for ways to prepare your property.

Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters. Make plans before flooding occurs so that you are not caught off guard.

Most of us can, reluctantly, endure the occasional brief power outage from a weather event or other calamity. But an extended power outage can be a challenge to our dependence on modern appliances and electronic devices, and disaster plans should take power loss into account.

While tornadoes can occur throughout the year, spring and early summer are peak months in most of the United States. Prepare to respond to a tornado by stocking your emergency kit, updating your family’s emergency communication plan and checking your insurance coverage.

Be ready for hail, tornadoes and flood. Use our checklist to prepare your family for severe weather. First make sure everyone is safe, then take measures when Mother Nature strikes.

The storm has passed and your family is safe. The steps you take next are equally important in keeping your family safe and presenting a claim in the event there is damage to your home, auto or personal property.

Fallen trees and branches are a significant cause of damage and power loss after a thunderstorm rolls through. But if a neighbor’s tree falls on your property and causes damage, who is responsible?

What Is Hydrostatic Water Pressure?

Heavy rains create extra groundwater, affecting slabs and foundations alike. This is hydrostatic water pressure, which can be a major problem for homeowners. Watch to learn more.

Cincinnati’s Catastrophe Response Team

Our catastrophe response program is unique in the industry.

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How Cincinnati claims representatives responded to an Indiana hailstorm.

Use of a drone in Cincinnati’s claims assessments makes the process faster, safer and more cost-effective.