What to do during tornado warnings
Posted: February 15, 2018
While tornadoes might not seem like a common occurrence, there are tornadoes in every state and over 1,200 every year in the country, it’s a very real possibility that a tornado could affect your home. They can occur in any season, at any time of day; however, it is more likely for a tornado to come through in the warmer months in the evening hours....
The growing cost of hurricane season
Posted: January 17, 2018
The 2017 hurricane season was the costliest season in recorded history, with damages totaling upwards of 292 billion dollars. In comparison, 2005’s Hurricane Katrina which wreaked havoc upon New Orleans and the surrounding area brought about damages in the 159 billion range. With hundreds of thousands of Americans displaced from their home, it was an incredibly busy year for the insurance industry. Ten consecutive hurricanes...
Preparing your family for a natural disaster
Posted: January 3, 2018
When disaster strikes, the last thing you will want is for your family to scramble to get to safety. Setting up a plan of action in which everyone knows their responsibilities is key to insuring that everything can be taken care of as soon as possible. Consider who in the family will need assistance and if your neighbors or other relatives will need to be...
Winterizing your home
Posted: December 1, 2017
As the temperatures drop and winter weather approaches, it’s time to think about preparing your home for the season. Winterizing your home doesn’t have to be an expensive process, and doesn’t necessarily require an extensive amount of work. Prevention is the best policy when it comes to preparing your home, and helping to avoid disasters and costly repairs later on. Instead of waiting until you...
The families facing wildfires
Posted: November 14, 2017
As the sun set on California’s coast the night of October 8th, flames rose in Calistoga in what would become the most devastating wildfire in the state’s history. Winds whipped power lines down, causing sparks to fly across the dry hills of the area. Moving more than twelve miles in a mere three hours, the fire quickly cut across the region, setting upon northern Santa...