Snow may be pretty but the cold and inclement weather like the Chattanooga area experienced this week can affect homes and cars long after it has passed.
Snow, ice on the roads, falling branches and low visibility can wreak havoc on all types of personal property, according to Henry Stockman, an agent for Farmers Insurance Group.
“You’ll see the autos losing control, but also the trees getting ice on them and falling on both houses and cars,” he said. “The other thing that you’ll see is the cold freezing pipes.”
While careful driving can reduce accidents on the road, Mr. Stockman said there are few options for homeowners looking to protect their property from falling trees aside from trimming deadwood to reduce danger and liability.
“The only real defense for that is don’t have trees or don’t park under them,” Mr. Stockman said.