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I don’t need to prepare my home for spring storm season because nothing bad has happened to it before. Not. Practical prep steps: opic.texas.gov/news/spring-st….

Ahh spring in Texas. Birds singing, bluebonnets blooming, hail falling. Here are some simple things you can do to be ready for hail: opic.texas.gov/news/hail-seas….

Here are 3 ways you can get ready for the spring (or any) storm season: •Make a plan: choose a safe place to meet, learn evacuation routes, establish an out-of-town contact. •Take pictures of your property for insurance purposes. •Understand your insurance coverages for floods, wind, hail, and more. Learn more at ready.gov/plan.

If you're foraging for an answer to an insurance question, our website can be a good place to start. We have helpful information about auto, home, flood and other types of insurance. Visit us at opic.texas.gov.

Is there unclaimed money or other property waiting for you? Find out on the State of Texas Unclaimed Property website. claimittexas.gov.

Have you read the details of your auto insurance policy lately? Even if you’ve been with the same company for years, your policy has likely changed. Learn more at opic.texas.gov/auto-insurance….

If you live on the coast, it’s never too soon to get windstorm insurance through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA). Contact TWIA or your insurance agent or company. twia.org/property-owner…

75 days until Hurricane Season starts. Here are 5 ways to prepare now: opic.texas.gov/news/5-importa….

Did you know insurers use a database called C.L.U.E. that contains up to 7 years of your claims information and your insurance risk scores in it? You can request the information about you in this database at consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools….

Protection for your personal belongings matters whether you rent or own. Learn about the different types of residential property insurance on our website at ow.ly/hNTt50Ytzaf

Is there unclaimed money or other property waiting for you? Find out on the State of Texas Unclaimed Property website. You might be happily surprised! claimittexas.gov.

Are you considering a new roof? Using hail-resistant materials may qualify you for a discount on your home insurance. Check with your insurer before you hire a roofing company.

📣 Speak Up, Texas! We want to hear your ideas to make home and auto insurance work better for Texans. tdi.texas.gov/SpeakUpTexas

Read this before you buy insurance online. tdi.texas.gov/blog/do-not-us…

Did you know nutritional education is often part of a health insurance plan? Learn more opic.texas.gov/news/mandated-….

If it can rain, it can flood. Don't underestimate your risk. FEMA has useful tools to help you evaluate your flood risk: fema.gov/flood-maps/kno….

Don’t wait until you have an issue to fully understand your auto insurance policy. Learn about the basics on our website opic.texas.gov/auto-insurance…

Installing a new roof ? Be sure to notify your insurance company so they can update their records. Many insurers consider the age of a roof when determining the amount they will pay towards a roof-related claim.

Happy Independence Day, Texas!

I don’t need to prepare my home for spring storm season because nothing bad has happened to it before. Not. Practical prep steps: opic.texas.gov/news/spring-st….