{"id":10971,"date":"2017-11-29T17:09:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T17:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=10971"},"modified":"2025-01-17T14:13:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T14:13:33","slug":"blizzards-bring-these-home-insurance-hazards-are-you-covered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/homeowners-insurance\/blizzards-bring-these-home-insurance-hazards-are-you-covered\/","title":{"rendered":"Blizzards Bring These Home Insurance Hazards: Are You Covered?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A thick dusting of white snow may be part of your winter wonderland dream, but it can also bring a number of risks and hazards to the home. From damage to the roof caused by a heavy load of snow to slip-and-fall injuries occurring on your doorstep, the protection of home insurance is a winter essential. But does your hazard home insurance policy exclude common types of damage or liability? Make sure you\u2019re not missing these five hazards from your coverage before the first snowflake falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard Storm Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, most of the standard threats of a blizzard are covered by the standard homeowners insurance policy. Even affordable renters insurance will help you replace lost belongings damaged by a storm. While individual policies may include specific exclusions, you should expect to have coverage for common damage like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n