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Communications Director, Mississippi Insurance Department

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These tips can help lower insurance costs
By Beth Reiss - Communications Director, Mississippi Insurance Department
Thu,07/25/24-4:25PM , 617 Reads
JACKSON – The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) often receives questions about insurance rate increases and how to save money on insurance.
You can use the tips below to lower the cost of your home insurance premium.
• Shop around
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Avoid firework injury Independence Day
By Beth Reiss - Communications Director, Mississippi Insurance Department
Sun,06/30/24-10:24AM , 183 Reads
The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) encourages firework safety this Independence Day.
The SFMO performs pyrotechnic inspections for shows that are performed on state-owned properties.
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A fire destroyed this single-wide mobile home in Charleston, claiming the life of a local man on Christmas Day in 2022. Investigators later found that a makeshift heating source, a small grill, may have been in use while the man slept. (Sun-Sentinel file photo by Clay McFerrin, Copyright 2023)

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Heating equipment to blame for 10 fire deaths in 2023
By Beth Reiss - Communications Director, Mississippi Insurance Department
Fri,01/12/24-1:02PM , 810 Reads
JACKSON — Very cold temperatures are on the way. It’s important to inspect heat sources now to make sure heaters and fireplaces work safely.
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Winter weather can create a visual wonderland, but extremely cold temperatures and ice buildup can cause damage to homes and other buildings.

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Protect your home from ice, other threats
By Beth Reiss - Communications Director, Mississippi Insurance Department
Thu,01/11/24-4:40PM , 768 Reads
JACKSON — Below freezing temperatures, ice and snow could damage your roof and plumbing. Severe weather could also mean a high number of insurance claims. Avoid claim denials by taking action now.
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Current Temp

52°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 65°F
Min Temp: 49°F
Feels Like: 52°F
Dew Point: 34°F
Humidity: 52%
Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: NE
Wind Gust: 10 mph
Sky Cover: 42%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 34°F
Moon Rise: 8:45 AM
Moon Set: 10:34 PM

Rain showers likely before 9pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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