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Mercury Insurance Shares Storm Season Checklist to Help Homeowners Stay Safe Before the Rain Hits
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) is helping homeowners prepare for storm season with a detailed checklist to review before heavy rains start falling. Flooding, high winds and infrastructure strain often accompany seasonal storms, and small preventive steps now can help avoid thousands of dollars in property damage later.
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