Our hearts are with all of those who have been displaced and are dealing with loss of all kinds in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton and other severe weather events. Given this recent storm activity, we felt it is worth sharing some helpful information to homeowners in regards to what property insurance covers and does NOT cover related to water events. We would like to thank Allstate Insurance agent Whitwell Kelly for his contributions to this article.
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We've all seen the decorative signs in homes …
Sure, my husband, daughter, and I vacationed for many years at Smith Mountain Lake and we thoroughly loved the long boat rides, the glassy early morning water that reflected the sky and trees, the creaking sound of the dock slowly rising and falling as a boat went speeding by,
the sunrises over the mountain and the sunsets at the end of a fun-filled day. However, what I could not totally appreciate until we moved here full time was the sense of belonging that my husband and I would experience almo...