National Emergency Alert - TEST - Nov 9th at 2pm Just so you are aware…on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, FEMA, DHS and FCC will conduct the first national test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. This nationwide test will kick off at 2:00 p.m (EST) and run concurrently across all time zones. This system test is the first [...]
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If you’re about to store your boat for the off-season, be sure it’s in a secure location. Many theft cases happen when the boat is ashore. “There are an unbelievable number of cases in which the storage facility says they never received the boat and the insured says that they left the boat in front [...]
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August 26, 2010 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently issued a safety alert regarding residential fire sprinkler systems containing antifreeze. They recommend that the system be drained of antifreeze and filled with just water. The alert, issued in July, follows a research study and a set of tests conducted after a recent kitchen [...]
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A homeowner’s insurance package can be designed to cover many things, including full replacement value for the home and the contents. The most important thing to remember when purchasing homeowners insurance is to buy enough insurance coverage for all areas in which you cannot withstand a loss. This includes liability for accidents that may occur [...]
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As the warm days of summer set in, keep these safety tips in mind to avoid stressing your body as you work outdoors: Perform your heaviest tasks during the morning. If you have work that will require you to exert a lot of energy, it’s best to do it in the cooler hours of the [...]
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For many people, dogs are family members. So when dog bites occur, the associated liability claim and result – potentially having to give the dog away – can be heartbreaking. The best way to prevent such a tragedy is to keep dog bites from ever happening. The Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) suggests that you: Consult [...]
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