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Hurricane Sandy and Your Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance is supposed to provide financial help after damage has occurred to your home. Families who were affected by Hurricane Sandy may soon be battling their insurance companies over deductibles. It basically comes down to what the “fine print” says. Hopefully, everyone who had their home damaged by Hurricane Sandy also had a good homeowners insurance policy. Homeowners insurance is supposed to help with the financial aspects involved with repairing damage to your home, garage, driveway, yard, and more. It is also supposed to provide funding for you to replace personal property that was inside your home and that … Continue reading →

Prepping for a Hurricane on a Budget

If you are in the path of Hurricane Sandy, the Frankenstorm as many are calling it, then hopefully you are safe and secure and well prepared. My home is right in the path of the storm, and we are just a few minutes away from landfall of this historic hurricane. I’ll keeping writing as long as I have power or until the time that I have to take further action. The wind is definitely picking up to scary proportions. While we aren’t too concerned about flooding of our home, except for maybe some water in the basement, we are concerned … Continue reading →

Staying Safe During Hurricane Sandy

The wind is howling outside, the rain is pouring down in sheets, trees are whipping around, and during this brief time when the power has been restored, I wanted to reach out to everyone who may be in the path of this “Frankenstorm,” as it is being called. We too are in its path, and have prepared as well as we could. Whether you have to evacuate or shelter in place, it is important to keep your health and safety in mind. I’ve witnessed some who prioritize comfort and entertainment over health and safety, and this is never a good … Continue reading →

Saving Babies from the Storm

Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast of the United States and caused much damage. Images of the destruction are all over the internet. In the midst of the flooding, New York hospital workers safely evacuated four newborns who were on ventilators. Hurricane Sandy, (which was also called a “Frankenstorm”), hit the Eastern Coast of the United States this week. It caused flooding, power outages, destruction, and deaths. Photos of the damage have been passed around the internet. The storm caused damage at the NYU Langone Medical Center. Between 7:00 and 7:45 in the evening on Monday, October 29, 2012, the … Continue reading →