Squaremouth’s Top Tips for Safe Travel During Hurricane Season

 

PETERSBURG, FL, July 1, 2025  — While the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet so far, forecasters still anticipate it to be an active one, with a 60 percent chance of above-normal activity. This stresses the importance of being prepared for weather-related complications and disruptions this summer.

 

Squaremouth, the nation’s largest travel insurance comparison service, outlines four tips for travelers who may be headed to hurricane-prone regions over the next few months. 

 

Tip #1: Stay Informed

 

It’s crucial to always be informed if you’re headed to a hurricane-prone region. Heed warnings from local and national resources to stay up-to-date ahead of your trip.

• Government resources like The National Hurricane Center (NHC), The National Weather Service and NOAA.gov provide relevant information in the event of a storm and outline steps to take if an evacuation is necessary.
• The Weather Channel and local cable news stations can be an important source of timely and helpful news in the event of an emergency.
• Your airline’s app and email notifications can also alert you to important warnings, like flight delays or cancellations.
• Squaremouth’s Hurricane Travel Insurance Center is also a good source of information to keep you informed on events that may impact your travel.

 

Tip #2: Buy Comprehensive Travel Insurance with Hurricane & Weather Coverage 

For those traveling during hurricane season, comprehensive travel insurance can help protect your trip investment.

 

Most Trip Cancellation plans include Hurricane & Weather coverage. This type of policy can reimburse 100% of your prepaid, non-refundable trip costs if a storm forces you to cut your trip short. 

 

To qualify for coverage, one of the following conditions must be met:

• Your common carrier is delayed for a specified amount of time, typically 6 to 24 hours, depending on the plan
• Your destination or home is rendered uninhabitable
• Your destination is under a hurricane warning
• A mandatory evacuation is issued at your destination

 

Tip #3: Buy Travel Insurance Right After Booking Your Trip

Timing is everything when it comes to purchasing travel insurance. The best time to secure coverage is immediately after booking a trip. 

 

Travel insurance is only designed to cover the unforeseen. Once a storm is named, it becomes public knowledge and is considered a “foreseeable event,” meaning it’s too late to buy coverage for that storm. 

 

If you’re taking a trip between now and November 30, consider buying travel insurance as soon as possible after booking your trip to ensure you’re covered and maximize your coverage window. 

 

Tip #4: Consider CFAR for Added Flexibility

While most comprehensive plans cover you if a hurricane forces you to cancel, some travelers want even more flexibility and peace of mind. In this case, consider Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage.

 

CFAR allows you to cancel your trip for reasons not covered under standard Trip Cancellation benefits. If you decide to cancel for a reason not otherwise covered, such as loss of enjoyment due to poor weather or fear of a natural disaster, CFAR can reimburse 50-75% of your prepaid, non-refundable trip costs.

 

CFAR offers the most flexible cancellation coverage available, giving travelers the highest level of peace of mind. 

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