Hurricane kits have become an important staple in coastal areas and even for their inland counterparts. Contents often include prescription medication, emergency phone numbers for evacuating, flashlights, batteries, bottled water, portable bedding and special needs items for children or senior citizens.

But, what about preparing your financial documents for the storm season? Whether you’re a homeowner or business owner, there are some important preparations you should make. Read more about Hurricane Preparedness for Your Financial Documents From AmSouth Bank

AmSouth Bank wants consumers to prepare their finances for natural disaster, not just their homes. While supplies last, AmSouth is offering Natural Disaster Kits, binders that will help customers gather and store important financial documents, in the event of an evacuation during a storm. The kits are available in all coastal AmSouth branches. Read more about AmSouth Offers Financial Preparedness Kits for Hurricane Season

Recent tropical storm Alberto made everyone realize that the hurricane season is indeed upon us. Today, Internet connectivity is of vital importance to most small businesses. When they lose that connection, they can lose thousands of dollars in profit. The following is a series of tips from satellite broadband provider Hughes Network Systems, LLC on how small businesses can stay connected during a hurricane. Read more about Small Business Lifeline During Hurricane Season

Have a current photo of your pet. If they get lost or confused during a hurricane disaster, having a photo to show people is much more helpful than trying to describe them.

Hurricane season is over! We’ve had a really active year this year. Used up all the hurricane names and are working through the Greek alphabet. Whew! Hopefully you and yours have stayed safe. Now is a really good time to Read more about Only 23 Days Left Until…

Wash all your clothes and towels and clean your house well — if you lose electricity and water, you’ll be glad you did! Everything will get dirty faster, of course, but you’re still better off if everything in the house is clean, than if you were just getting ready to clean the next day.

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Make sure you have an annual “insurance physical” to check for adequate coverage and keep enough money in the bank to cover your deductible in case a hurricane hits.

“When you’re in the path of a hurricane, it’s easy to forget about safeguarding your vehicle. Yet, in these situations, your car, minivan, sport-utility vehicle or light truck might become an important lifeline to transport you out of harm’s way,” said Scott Snapp, national catastrophe response manager, Progressive. “Being aware of, and preparing for, the flooding that can result from these situations is essential to keeping you and your family safe during hurricane season.”

Progressive offers these tips for staying safe during hurricane season: Read more about Tips on Protecting Your Vehicles For Hurricane Season

Last year’s hurricane season was one of the most destructive on record. As another hurricane season begins to cycle through, it’s important to prepare yourself, your family and your home. But there is more to preparation than plywood — having your vital information safe and organized is essential too.

Here are a few tips of things to do before the storm hits: Read more about Ready or Not, Hurricane Season is upon Us

The water generated during a hurricane is powerful. But after the hurricane you need to worry about it too. Here are two things to keep in mind: Read more about Hurricane Water Creates Hazards