Search
 

PCI survey: Tornado season is coming, but most Midwesterners are not prepared

More than half of those residing in the Midwest say they are not well prepared for the aftermath of natural disasters or severe weather, compared to 49% of Americans overall.

By Rosalie L. Donlon | Updated on April 10, 2015

In the 1996 film “Twister,” Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton are two storm chasers trying to invent a better warning system for tornadoes, motivated by the trauma for Hunt’s character of having lost her parents when a twister struck without warning. The rapid pace at which tornadoes and damaging wind storms can occur makes advance preparation critical for residents in the Midwest, especially those in the area called “Tornado Alley.”

Many residents in these areas feel like Hunt’s character: unprepared. The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) encourages homeowners, renters and business owners to plan in advance where they will take cover and maintain an emergency storm kit, at a minimum.

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free
PropertyCasualty360 Digital Reader.

INCLUDED IN A DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP:

  • All PropertyCasualty360.com news coverage, best practices, and in-depth analysis.
  • Educational webcasts, resources from industry leaders, and informative newsletters.
  • Other award-winning websites including BenefitsPRO.com and ThinkAdvisor.com.

Already have an account?

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Recommended Stories

PropertyCasualty360

Join PropertyCasualty360

Don’t miss crucial news and insights you need to make informed decisions for your P&C insurance business. Join PropertyCasualty360.com now!

  • Unlimited access to PropertyCasualty360.com - your roadmap to thriving in a disrupted environment
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including BenefitsPRO.com, ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
  • Exclusive discounts on PropertyCasualty360, National Underwriter, Claims and ALM events

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join PropertyCasualty360

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.