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Be prepared this hurricane season
Raleigh, NC – June 1, 2019 – Researchers from North Carolina State University are predicting an average hurricane season in 2019, which could produce between 13 to 16 named storms in the Atlantic basin. Five to seven of those storms could become hurricanes, and two two three could develop into major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). Read more...
April is distracted driving awareness month
Raleigh, NC – April 3, 2019 – April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving is one of the “4 Ds” (drunk, drugged, drowsy, and distracted) that causes an estimated 75% of accidents, and resulted in at least 123 fatalities in North Carolina last year, according to AAA of the Carolinas. Read more...
Be prepared for possible winter weather and freezing temperatures coming to North Carolina
Raleigh, NC – January 29, 2019 – Meteorologists are calling for freezing temperatures this week across North Carolina, and parts of the state may even see some winter precipitation. Freezing conditions can be hazardous for motorists and properties. Read more...
thanksgiving is the most dangerous day of the year for cooking fires
Raleigh, NC – November 17, 2018 – Thanksgiving Day brings a number of hazards that many may not normally see in their everyday routines. In fact, Thanksgiving is the most dangerous time for cooking fires, with three times as many reported compared to an average day. Read more...
May 23 - Insurance Commissioner Urges North Carolinians to Buy Flood Insurance
As hurricane season closes in, state officials on Thursday said North Carolina homeowners should buy flood insurance before storms threaten. Read more...
May 14 - Department of Insurance helps those in need of assistance after Florence
The North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) will be conducting disaster relief and flood insurance town hall meetings at five locations across the state this week. They will be informing the public about disaster relief and those still in need of assistance post-Florence. Read more...
May 9 - NC lawmakers, insurance officials push for bill to protect people from shifty contractors
There’s a push by insurance companies and the North Carolina Department of Insurance to make it easier for people to deal with unscrupulous roofing contractors. Read more...
April 30 - Proposed Bill Would Hike Car Insurance Costs for Some NC Drivers
A proposed bill in Raleigh could lead to more expensive care insurance premiums for some North Carolina Drivers. If passed, inexperienced drivers and those with serious offenses would pay more for a longer period of time. Read more...
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