[October 06, 2017] |
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GEICO's CAT Teams on Standby for Tropical Storm Nate
GEICO's Catastrophe Claims Response Team (CAT) is on standby and ready
to assist as Tropical Storm Nate moves through the northwest Caribbean
Sea. As Tropical Storm Nate nears the U.S. Gulf Coast it could become a
Category 1 hurricane with wind speeds 74 to 95 miles per hour or greater.
GEICO urges policyholders to take all necessary steps to protect their
families, their homes and their vehicles prior to the storm.
Report any losses as early as possible on the GEICO
mobile, GEICO.com
or call (800) 841-3000 as soon as any storm damage affects them. Our
goal is to quickly help get people back on the road.
If you should get caught in heavy rains remember:
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Avoid walking or driving through high water - Six inches of
moving water can knock you down, and a foot can sweep your vehicle
away according to Ready.gov.
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Reduce your speed - If you need to drive in the rain, reducing
your speed reduces the chances of hydroplaning. If you hydroplane,
immediately take your foot off the accelerator. A rotating tire has
traction, while a sliding one does not.
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Maintain a safe distance - Increasing the distance you would
normally have between the vehicle ahead reduces the chance of a
collisin.
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Turn on your headlamps - Simply turning on your headlamps makes
you more visible to others.
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When to abandon the car - Ready.gov recommends that you only
abandon your vehicle if the flood water is rising around your vehicle,
but is not moving. Then proceed to higher ground.
Additional information is available at GEICO's online Catastrophe
Center with preparedness
tips, links to other important hurricane
information, and GEICO's Catastrophe
Response Team. For a complete hurricane preparation checklist, log
onto GEICOMore.com
and additional tips.
Should you need to evacuate please click on safe
driving in the heavy rain and getting
your home Flood-Ready.
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