Summer may be a time for sunshine, warm weather and outdoor fun, but it also brings with it the risk of severe storms and danger to both people and property.
Fortunately, summer weather safety is all about knowing the risks and how to prepare for them. Here's what you need to know to keep your family and home protected this season.
Related: 8 ways to prepare your insureds for a disaster
|Know your summer weather safety risks
Those late-afternoon summer showers may be good for your lawn, but they can also spell trouble for your home. Thunderstorms are especially common during the summertime and bring heavy rains that can cause flooding, along with lightning that poses a danger to trees, homes and people alike. Then there's hail, which is capable of substantial property damage along with serious and, in some cases, even deadly injuries.
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