Whisler Law Firm April 2021

ARE YOU READY FOR HURRICANE SEASON?

3 THINGS TO DOUBLE-CHECK THIS SPRING

1. Your Family Hurricane Plan — What will your family do if a hurricane approaches your home? How will you cover your windows, secure your roof, and ensure you have water and cool air? Do you have a plan in place in case of a power outage or evacuation? Talk these things through with your family. 2. Your Hurricane Emergency Kit — You should have basic supplies on hand in case of a tropical storm, including three days of nonperishable food and water, a first-aid kit, a battery-operated radio, a manual can opener, and a waterproof container for cash and vital documents. For a full list of recommended items, visit StateOfFlorida.com/Articles/Hurricane- Preparedness-Guide. 3. Your Property Insurance Coverage — Hurricanes and other tropical storms can cause massive damage to your property and even destroy your home. Before hurricane season hits, make sure your property insurance covers wind damage. If it doesn’t, consider purchasing separate hurricane insurance. Your hurricane plan and emergency kit will protect your family’s lives, and your property insurance should save you thousands of dollars in repair costs. But, unfortunately, sometimes insurance companies drag their feet or refuse to pay what they owe. If that happens to you or someone you love this hurricane season, call our team at 1-833-529-5677. Our experienced property insurance attorneys will make sure you get a fair settlement offer.

You might not want to think about hurricane season yet, but unfortunately, storms are coming earlier each year. Over the last

decade, the U.S. has experienced 10 named tropical storms before the official start of hurricane season on June 1. It’s so bad that, this spring, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) debated pushing hurricane season up two weeks! Ultimately, they left the date alone, but Tropical Weather Outlooks will start coming out on May 15. With that in mind, it’s best to be ready for anything!

As we mentioned on Page 1, our team has always taken hurricane preparedness seriously. We gave our employees the ability to work from home early on just in case of a storm, and that helped us cope with COVID-19 lockdowns. But how prepared are you for hurricanes this year? To keep your property and family safe, double-check these three things before May 15.

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RHUBARB OAT BARS

Inspired by TasteOfHome.com

INGREDIENTS

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1 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped 1 cup packed brown sugar, divided

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3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1 tsp fresh lemon juice 4 tbsp water, divided

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1/2 tsp salt

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4 tsp cornstarch

1/3 cup butter, melted

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1 cup old-fashioned oats

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish. 2. In a medium saucepan, bring rhubarb, 1/2 cup brown sugar, lemon juice, and 3 tbsp water to a boil. 3. Reduce heat to medium and cook until rhubarb is tender (about 5 minutes). 4. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining water, stirring until smooth. 5. Gradually add to the rhubarb mixture, return to a boil, and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside. 6. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, coconut, salt, and remaining brown sugar. Stir in butter until mixture is crumbly. 7. Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish, spread rhubarb mixture on top, then sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. 8. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before enjoying!

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from

your own actions.” –The Dalai Lama

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