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Moody Agency Bloghttp://www.moodyagency.com/blog/View Moody Agency's Website Blogen-uspostmaster@www.moodyagency.comInsurance Website Builder - www.insurancewebsitebuilder.comurn:uuid:9e7fbcf2-5c3f-49b7-8817-def7dfffe327urn:uuid:1f8822b6-165e-4f9c-ad00-07a757a7181bDeclare Your Independence! Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:39:05 -0500<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="https://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,0,0" width="520" height="370" id="video_tool" align="middle"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="false"> <param name="FlashVars" value="xml_policy=https://www.travelersagentvideo.com/SWF/crossdomain.xml&xml_ref=https://www.travelersagentvideo.com/XML190BD2.aspx"> <param name="movie" value="https://www.travelersagentvideo.com/SWF/video_tool.swf"> <param name="quality" value="high"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> <embed src="https://www.travelersagentvideo.com/SWF/video_tool.swf" flashvars="https://www.travelersagentvideo.com/SWF/crossdomain.xml&xml_ref=https://www.travelersagentvideo.com/XML190BD2.aspx" quality="high" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="520" height="370" name="video_tool" align="middle" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" allowfullscreen="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="https://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"> </object>urn:uuid:bb1b7801-585d-4d4e-b780-2b2469ec4fa8Flood and Hurricane SeasonWith hurricane season upon us, now is an essential time to assess or reassess individual risk for your home. If you reside in Florida, you live in a flood zone, and yearly hurricanes simply become part of your way of life.  At the Moody Agency...Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:15:16 -0500<div>With hurricane season upon us, now is an essential time to assess or reassess individual risk for your home. If you reside in Florida, you live in a flood zone, and yearly hurricanes simply become part of your way of life. </div> <div><br /> </div> <div>At the Moody Agency, we specialize in individual homeowners insurance, with hurricane and flood plan options to help protect your family from the dangers of the season. Today we would like to take a moment to highlight a few important and practical resources available to you on the web.  </div> <div><br /> </div> <div>The educational campaign <em><a href="http://www.ready.gov/america/index.html" target="_blank" style="color: #0000cc;">Ready America</a></em> outlines three essential steps to take in preparation for <a href="http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/hurricanes.html" target="_blank" style="color: #0000cc;">hurricanes</a> or <a href="http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/floods.html#kit" target="_blank" style="color: #0000cc;">flooding</a>:</div> <div><br /> </div> <div><strong>1) Create an Emergency Supply Kit</strong>: Supply kits can either be bought as a package or assembled individually, to suit your personal needs. Essential items to include are fresh water, non-perishable foods, a battery- or hand-powered radio, first aid and other essential medical supplies, flashlights, and copies of your important documents such as prescriptions, personal identification, and tax records.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div><strong>2) Have a Plan</strong>: When trouble hits and stress is at its highest, decision making can be greatly eased if you already know where you going and what you are doing. Make a <a href="http://www.ready.gov/america/makeaplan/index.html" target="_blank" style="color: #0000cc;">family emergency plan</a>, have an established <a href="http://www.ready.gov/america/makeaplan/evacuating.html" target="_blank" style="color: #0000cc;">evacuation plan</a>, and prepare for telecommunication difficulties.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div><strong>3) Stay Informed</strong>: Knowledge is power, especially when dealing with the forces of nature. Familiarize yourself with the warning systems in place, such as the <a href="http://www.noaawatch.gov/floods.php" target="_blank" style="color: #0000cc;">NOAA Flood warnings</a>, and be sure that you understand the five categories of the <a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/sshws_table.shtml" target="_blank" style="color: #0000cc;">Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale</a>. It is also wise to have an active knowledge of the established <a href="http://msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&categoryId=12001&langId=-1&userType=G&type=1" target="_blank" style="color: #0000cc;">FEMA issued flood maps</a> for your area, and to follow measured <a href="http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/hu_during.shtm" target="_blank" style="color: #0000cc;">guidelines if you are unable to evacuate</a>.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>In the face of stormy weather, it is essential to know your flood and hurricane liabilities. To help you assess your situation, the government website <em>Flood Smart</em> has provided a flood risk tool to help you understand your property's flood risk: <a href="http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/" target="_blank" style="color: #0000cc;">One-Step Flood Risk Profile</a>. </div> <div><br /> </div> <div>After decades of work with homeowners in Venice and across Southwest Florida, the Moody Agency is acclimatized to the trouble seasonal storms can cause, and we are here to help you navigate the rough weather. </div> <div><br /> </div> <div>To discuss flood and hurricane insurance options and how these liabilities relate to your assets and individual homeowners policy, please contact the Moody Agency offices in Venice <a href="tel:%28941-493-1583" value="+19414931583" target="_blank" style="color: #0000cc;">(941-493-1583</a>), North Port <a href="tel:%28941-429-8801" value="+19414298801" target="_blank" style="color: #0000cc;">(941-429-8801</a>), or by emailing  or calling any of our personal agents: <a href="http://www.moodyagency.com/employees.aspx" target="_blank" style="color: #0000cc;">Moody Employee Directory</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </div>urn:uuid:ea30e9b4-48ff-4b51-975c-b8dbdc1248ffKevin Lee Named Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professional for 2011The Moody Agency is pleased to announce that Sarasota Magazine has named Kevin Lee as a Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professional for 2011. Kevin has a long history of excellent service to our customers in Southwest Florida. A Long I...Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:32:35 -0500The Moody Agency is pleased to announce that <em><a href="http://www.sarasotamagazine.com/Home.aspx" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none;">Sarasota Magazine</a> </em>has named Kevin Lee as a Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professional for 2011. Kevin has a long history of excellent service to our customers in Southwest Florida.<br /> <br /> A Long Island native, Kevin started as an insurance agent with Met Life in 1977, and received his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation in 1980. Kevin moved from Long Island to Port Charlotte in 2007 and joined Moody Agency later that year. <br /> <br /> Kevin is our Personal Lines Specialist in our North Port office, advising clients in North Port and Charlotte County about all types of insurance policies, including a wide range of car and homeowners options.<br /> <br /> If you want quality, experienced advice about your personal insurance, please contact Kevin via email (<a href="mailto:kevin@moodyagency.com" style="text-decoration: none;">kevin@moodyagency.com</a>), on the phone at (941) 429-8801, or come in to visit our <a href="http://www.moodyagency.com/locations/fl/north_port/north_port.aspx" style="text-decoration: none;">North Port Office</a>.<br />urn:uuid:1db2a166-a469-44e0-8d80-ae44217e4003New Auto Insurance Tools - Insurance Basics and Better Coverage BasicsTravelers, one of the fine companies Moody Agency represents, has developed two tools to assist insurance shoppers better understand Automobile Insurance coverages and to select coverage limits and deductibles that are right for you. Give A...Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:05:41 -0600Travelers, one of the fine companies Moody Agency represents, has developed two tools to assist insurance shoppers better understand Automobile Insurance coverages and to select coverage limits and deductibles that are right for you. Give <a href="http://agents.travelers.com/AgentHQPublic/AgentHQJump.aspx?j=CTOOLS&pa=4936-1&p=URL_EDM" target="_blank"><strong>Auto Insurance Basics</strong></a> and  <a href="http://agents.travelers.com/AgentHQPublic/AgentHQJump.aspx?j=CTOOLS&pa=4936-1&p=URL_BCB" target="_blank"><strong>Better Coverage Basics</strong></a> a try and call us if you have any questions.urn:uuid:a3f3f125-b9b2-41ed-8e0c-fe14cb879e13Happy ThanksgivingMoody Agency would like to wish you a healthy and happy Thanksgiving, and let you know we are thankful you choose us to help with your insurance needs.Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:05:01 -0600Moody Agency would like to wish you a healthy and happy Thanksgiving, and let you know we are thankful you choose us to help with your insurance needs.urn:uuid:01b19302-9247-42fa-81d2-d883e8db6262New Location for Venice OfficeAfter almost 25 years in its location at 1680 South Tamiami Trail, Moody Agency will move its Venice office to the island at 270 South Tamiami Trail starting October 1, 2010. Beautiful new office, same phone and fax numbers, and b...Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:08:59 -0500After almost 25 years in its location at 1680 South Tamiami Trail, Moody Agency will move its Venice office to the island at <strong>270 South Tamiami Trail</strong> starting October 1, 2010. Beautiful new office, same phone and fax numbers, and best of all: <strong>same great staff and service</strong>. Stop by and say hello.  