In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lamb: March Winds and Your Insurance Coverage

March has come in with a gust, and so far this month seems to be living up to its “in like a lion” stereotype here in Central Florida.  While it seems like fun and games when the breeze picks up, these windy days can actually be risky, and not just to your kite or your sailboat.  Wind can actually cause issues with your home, your property, and your car.

When wind kicks up to higher-than-normal speeds, loose objects, and even trees, can become weapons against your home and your property.  It doesn’t have to be a hurricane-force wind to cause problems.  If you aren’t used to gusty days, anything from a heavy wreath on your glass-paneled front door to a large tree in your backyard can cause problems.  That wreath can blow against the door with enough force to crack, or even break, the glass if it hits at the right angle.  A tree can topple easier than you might guess, especially if its root system isn’t as strong as you might have assumed.

Additionally, wind can cause problems on the roads.  Driving in breezy conditions, especially here in the Polk County area where many of our roadways are in wide, open spaces, makes you more susceptible to accidents.  Even a slight gust can cause your car to veer, and if that happens at just the right moment it can cause a collision with another car, or can make you lose control of the vehicle and send you off the road altogether.  Debris can also be a problem on the roads when it’s windy outside, since papers, plastic bags, and even blankets or other cargo carried in the backs of trucks and open vehicles can blow into your line of vision and cause an accident.

If you’re going without proper coverage, the issues for you won’t end when the wind does.  Any damages caused to your property, your house, or your car will be coming out of YOUR pocket. Insurance coverage means you can rest assured knowing that you are protected, even when March roars through.  Carroll Marshall Insurance is your one-stop for all types of insurance coverage, from your permanent home to your RV, and from your motorcycle to your car.  We are proud to serve the greater Winter Haven community, so give us a call and schedule an appointment or stop by our office.