Natural disasters pose a unique risk to road safety
- Planning ahead
- Auto insurance


Regardless of how prepared we may feel for a looming natural disaster, Mother Nature tends to have her own plans. Natural disasters are notorious for damaging property and infrastructure, but what effect do they have on drivers?
What happens if you’re driving and get caught in a hurricane, earthquake, winter storm, tornado or even a wildfire? The United States Department of Transportation says that 21% of all vehicle crashes and 16% of fatalities happen due to weather. Natural disaster road safety is a life-or-death matter and we don’t want you becoming a statistic.
Fortunately, we get advance notice of many natural disasters. News and weather apps will send out multiple warnings so that you know the expected severity and are able to plan – or alter plans – accordingly to maximize safety. Other times, you have no choice; you have to go out into that blizzard, or a mudslide comes out of nowhere.
Worried? We’re here for you. Call the VIU by HUB Advisory Team with any insurance questions or concerns or for help on how to navigate weather-related claims.