Hurricane Wilma heads for the US

Florida's citizens are bracing themselves for the onslaught on hurricane Wilma, as it is expected to hit the shore this

Travel Insurance News - 20/10/2005

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Florida's citizens are bracing themselves for the onslaught on hurricane Wilma, as it is expected to hit the shore this weekend.

Experts have recorded gusts of up to 175 mph, as the storm lashed its way through Mexico, killing 13 people and leaving a wake of devastation.

Tourists currently on holiday in Florida are beginning the long process of evacuation, and rescue teams are getting ready for what could be a disaster.

Most holidaymakers in Florida will have taken out comprehensive travel insurance before going away.

This means that the cost of evacuation should be covered by their travel policy, and if belongings are damaged, travellers should also receive compensation for these items.

Buying travel insurance before a trip abroad gives holidaymakers peace of mind that in emergency situations, they will not be left holding big bills.

Category three storm, hurricane Katrina, hit the Gulf coast last month, making the threat of the category five hurricane Wilma ever more apparent.

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