Tornado season – are you prepared?
Posted: May 8, 2019
On March 3, 2019, the small sleepy town of Beauregard Alabama began the day just like any other. By 2:00 pm, the chaos began. A violent long track tornado ripped through the town causing 27 fatalities and 97 injuries. By 2:30, the chaos was over. This rural community was devastated. The peak of the tornado season is April through June and, as evidenced by the...
Lessons learned about evolving hurricane risks
Posted: April 19, 2019
Hurricane Michael developed into a Category 5 storm on October 10, 2018, and made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida, in the Florida Panhandle. Michael had wind speeds that just recently confirmed it as a Category 5 storm, which is likely the strongest hurricane to ever hit the Florida Panhandle and could be the strongest to come onshore in that region since Hurricane Dennis in 2005....
Hotel industry trends: everything you need to know
Posted: January 17, 2019
The value of the global hotel industry crossed $500 Billion in 2018. In the US alone, that number reached $200 Billion last year. The hospitality industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world. That is largely due to innovation and forward-thinking trends. But what changes should you expect to see in the coming year? Will they change the way you enjoy your stay away from...
Wildfires and the California real estate market
Posted: January 3, 2019
Natural disasters are threatening to have a devastating effect on the housing market. Every year brings bigger and direr threats to communities across the country. Only so much can be done to protect your home against never-before-seen forces of nature. When you come up against one of these acts of God, you can only hope your insurance will cover your losses. That's why homeowners in California...
How hurricanes cause catastrophic flooding
Posted: September 25, 2018
For the first time in decades, the Carolinas faced what was, at its peak, a major category four hurricanes with the potential to rip homes from their foundations. Over a million residents were instructed to evacuate eastern North Carolina in the days leading up to the storm, finding temporary places to stay in Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Atlanta, or other inland cities distanced from the coast. The...