Melissa DeVries, President of Security First Insurance, joined River City Live to share innovative and practical ways to get ready for potential storms — and to make sure you’re covered before disaster strikes.
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SponsoredThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies.– As hurricane season continues, it’s easy to grow complacent when the skies have been calm. But preparation now can make all the difference later. Melissa DeVries, President of, joined River City Live to share innovative and practical ways to get ready for potential storms — and to make sure you’re covered before disaster strikes.According to DeVries, the first step in storm prep is understanding your insurance. “Know what your policy covers and what it doesn’t,” she advises. This clarity can help avoid confusion and stress when you need help the most.“Take pictures and videos of your home’s interior and exterior,” she says. “You don’t necessarily need to label them — a visual record is often enough.”Security First Insurance isn’t just about coverage — they’re also about creativity when it comes to preparation. DeVries shared two clever household hacks that can make post-storm life a little easier.Take a cup of water, freeze it, place a coin on top, and return it to the freezer. If a power outage melts your ice, the coin will sink to the bottom. When you return home after a storm, you’ll know whether your food thawed and refroze — and whether it’s still safe to eat.For pet owners, DeVries suggests creating an indoor potty area. “Lay strips of sod in a kiddie pool,” she explains. “It gives your pets a natural spot to use the restroom when it’s too dangerous to go outside.” Beyond preparation tips, Security First Insurance stays connected with policyholders before, during, and after storms. “We communicate through email, text, and phone calls,” DeVries says. “Our goal is to make sure our customers have the information and resources they need to prepare and recover.”Because when it comes to hurricane season, a little preparation — and a few creative ideas — can make a world of difference., headquartered in Ormond Beach, Florida, is one of the state’s largest and most trusted homeowners insurance providers. Since its founding in 2005, the company has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of Floridians, combining over a century of insurance expertise with a team of nearly 400 professionals. Under the leadership of President Melissa Burt DeVriese and CEO Locke Burt, Security First is known for its rapid disaster response, innovative repair solutions, and commitment to protecting Florida families—today and for generations to come.
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