LANSING- It is Winter Hazards Awareness Week in Michigan, and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is reminding Michiganders to review their insurance documents while taking steps to prevent winter-related damage. Winter storms and freezing temperatures can damage your home or vehicle, but understanding your insurance coverage can help you ensure you are financially protected if severe winter weather strikes.

"Dealing with winter-related damage to your home or vehicle is stressful and the prospect of financial loss only increases the burden residents face durin...