Posts Tagged ‘preparedness’
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Hurricanes not only produce deadly winds – they also can leave behind dangerous inland flooding. Before your area is cut off by flood water, move to a safe area. Also, do not attempt to cross flowing water in a car or truck because as little as six inches of water may cause you to lose [...]
Tags: flooding, hurricanes, inland flood, preparedness, safety, storms, vehicle safety
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Thursday, May 26th, 2011
When a hurricane hits, garage doors are frequently the first thing to fail in your home. You can help prevent this by reinforcing your garage door so it is able to withstand high winds. Read more at: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/retrofit/garage_doors.shtml
Tags: Homeowners Insurance, hurricanes, loss prevention, preparedness, safety, storms
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
Before hurricane season, ensure the landscaping and trees on your property do not become wind hazards by: – Trimming dead and weak/overhanging branches from all trees. – Removing trees and bushes that are vulnerable to high winds, as well as any dead trees. – Replacing gravel/rock landscaping materials with softer materials, such as mulch.
Tags: Homeowners Insurance, hurricanes, loss prevention, preparedness, prevention, safety, storms
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 A Category 4 hurricane can cause 100 times the damage of a Category 1 storm. However, even tropical storms are powerful enough to cause serious damage to your home or business. As a reminder, flood damage caused by these storms is often not covered by homeowners/business insurance. To learn more about [...]
Tags: flood insurance, Homeowners Insurance, hurricanes, preparedness, storms
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Monday, May 23rd, 2011
Hurricane season officially starts June 1. To learn about the tools you need to prepare, visit the National Hurricane Center’s Web site: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/disaster_prevention.shtml
Tags: Homeowners Insurance, hurricanes, preparedness
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Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
Ron Lieber’s Your Money column examines the liability insurance coverage offered by Zipcar and Hertz to their car-sharing customers. Zipcar’s Liability Insurance: Is It Adequate?
Tags: auto insurance, coverage explained, loss prevention, New York Times, preparedness, rental car
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Monday, April 11th, 2011
Boating Safety Tips Freedom, exhilaration, the wind and waves…Operating a boat can be fun and exciting, but it has risks. Most can be avoided by remembering simple safety tips before you leave the dock.
Tags: boat insurance, boating safety tips, boats, loss prevention, marine insurance, preparedness, spring
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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
http://www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/pdf/Preparedness/WinterStorms.pdf
Tags: preparedness, prevention, safety, winter
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