Hailstorms are awe-inspiring (and sometimes terrifying) weather event characterized by the fall of ice pellets from the sky. But how exactly does hail form? Understanding the process can give you more appreciation towards it, and knowledge about when it could happen next.

Hailstorms are not just an annoying weather event; they can have surprising and far-reaching effects on everyday life. Here are some unexpected ways hail can cause damage, so next time you know what’s on the line.

Hailstorms, often sudden and severe, can wreak significant havoc on homes. These ice pellets, formed in strong thunderstorms, can vary in size from small pebbles to large golf balls (or even bigger). Here’s a closer look at how hail can damage different parts of your home and what you can do to mitigate these effects.

Nowadays, we hear a lot about natural disasters on the news, so it’s easy for the lines to blur between seasons. In this article, we outline the seasons for different natural disasters and what you should be looking for during these prevention periods.

Here, we’ve compiled the top three resources we would recommend to homeowners when first starting their risk reduction journey! There are tons of localized resources (along with a classic Faura assessment) that can help you better understand what resources are at your disposal!

Our garage doors house some of our most important items and are a key feature on homes all over the world. But we hardly think about the fact that they are protecting us during hurricanes and natural disasters as well! Read more to learn about them and how to better protect your most valuable assets.

We don’t truly think about the small things around our property that could pose a risk during hurricane season, but it is exactly those smaller items that pose a great risk. Learn more about how those items can become a threat and what you can do about it.

Windows are and will continue to be a weak point in a home’s survivability. With typically looser joints, they posea risk of breaking and letting in outside disturbances during a natural disaster. We’ve put together a checklist for hurricane improvements so you can better prepare yourself before hurricane season!

When you think of a home’s survivability, your first thought probably isn’t the gutters lining your roof. But the truth is, they can be an incredibly important factor in how likely your home is to withstand natural disasters. In this piece, we dive into gutters and what you should know before investing in them.

The roof is one of the most important aspects of a home’s survivability. In this article, we use a checklist to understand your preparedness.

The best insurance policies are not always understood - and that’s understandable! Insurance is one of the most calculated and data driven industries in the world, and understanding your policy not only helps you better understand your risk but your price as well. Read more to find the best insurance policies.

Home insurance is a tricky topic to nail down, but by understanding the education behind why premiums are priced the way they are, we’re able to pinpoint how our insurance comes to be the price tag that it is. Read more to better understand your policy and be sure to check with your local agent to see what you’re really covered for.

Natural disasters strike all the time and are becoming a part of our reality. Over 1/3 of the US is in a high-risk location and risk reduction is continuing to be a more important element of homeownership. Read more to learn about how to build resilience.

In this article, we are going to be debunking five common misconceptions about natural disasters and climate change to dispel some of the confusion surrounding the industry. The goal is to educate consumers and enlighten new climate advocates as well as provide context to some of the more potent facts we’ve been hearing about in the news recently.