Bermuda Parent Bermuda Parent Summer 2019 | Page 7

Hurricane season is here again. Be prepared with BF&M. BEFORE AFTER Check everyone’s safety Prepare an emergency kit Check supplies including a battery-operated radio, flashlights, extra batteries, first aid kit and medications. Check your policies Make sure your insurance policies are up-to-date. Have a family plan Develop an emergency plan for your home, property and pets. Stock up on food and water Have a three-day supply of drinking water and non-perishable food. Fill bathtub and buckets with water. Charge up Make sure to charge your mobile device and save all emergency phone numbers. DURING Ensure all family members, friends and neighbours are safe, especially senior citizens. Remain indoors Stay in the structurally strongest part of your house, and away from windows and doors. Secure important documents Store valuables and personal papers (e.g. insurance, medical records, passports, etc.) in a waterproof container. Count on BF&M 24/7 298-0247 295-5566 [email protected] Stay alert Follow official instructions Do not go outside unless local authorities announce an evacuation or if it is safe to step out. Note the damages Stay tuned to the Government Emergency Broadcast Station FM 100.1 on FM 100.1. List and photograph all damages sustained. Get two written quotes for repairs. Protect your property The BF&M difference? Insurance the way it should be. For more information visit www.bfm.bm or call 295-5566 Inspect your property Secure your house and property against the possibility of further damage. If you hire anyone for repairs, keep receipts. Monitor the news Board up windows. Clear yard of loose objects. Move your vehicle, bike and/or boat to a secure location. Continue to monitor local news for the latest updates. Keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles. Call BF&M Call 295-5566 or the 24/7 Property Claims Hotline at 298-0247 for help with your claims, insurance coverage and emergency repairs.