Demand Surge After Natural Disasters
Natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods can cause widespread devastation in a matter of minutes. While the immediate effects of these events are often evident, the aftermath can also bring about unexpected consequences in the form of a demand surge. In this blog, we will explore how demand surge works when a natural disaster Read More »
Frida: A Canine Hero from Mexico’s 2017 Earthquake
Statue of Frida in Puebla, Mexico. Photo Credit: Vallarta Daily Search and Rescue Dog Hero In September 2017, a powerful earthquake hit Mexico City, causing widespread devastation and leaving many people trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. Amid the chaos and destruction, a four-legged hero emerged, and her name was Frida. Frida was a Read More »
Retrofitting a Home for An Earthquake
Retrofitting a home for an earthquake involves making structural changes and improvements to increase the building’s resistance to seismic activity. Overall, earthquake preparation is an important aspect of emergency preparedness that can help protect lives, property, and businesses. By taking the necessary steps to prepare for earthquakes, individuals and communities can be better equipped to deal Read More »
117th Anniversary of the San Francisco Bay Area Earthquake
On April 18, 1906, the San Francisco Bay Area was struck by a devastating earthquake, which remains one of the most significant natural disasters in American history. The earthquake and resulting fires destroyed over 80% of the city, leaving an estimated 225,000 people homeless and causing an estimated $400 million in damage, equivalent to over Read More »
Top 4 Questions You Should Ask When Shopping for Earthquake Insurance
Do your goals include retirement, getting your finances in order, or protecting your nest egg? You might be one of the many asking themselves if getting earthquake insurance should be a priority, or if it is worth getting earthquake insurance at all. Have you gotten a quote yet? Get an online quote from QuakeInsurance by Read More »
5 Reasons Why Getting Disaster Insurance is a Challenging Choice
Why is Deciding to Get Disaster Insurance so Challenging? Humans make thousands of daily decisions, ranging from simple choices like what to wear or eat, to more complex decisions like buying a house or starting a business. With the increasing complexity of our world, decision-making has become more complicated than ever. When buying insurance, many Read More »
Financial Impact: FEMA v Earthquake Insurance
Does FEMA Cover Earthquakes? FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) provides financial assistance to individuals and families who have been affected by natural disasters, including earthquakes. The amount of assistance provided by FEMA varies depending on the extent of the damage and the resources available. As of 2021, the maximum amount of individual assistance that FEMA Read More »
Rising Out of the Rubble, Art Deco Style
Napier, a charming seaside town located on the eastern coast of New Zealand’s North Island, is known for its unique art deco architecture. But what many people don’t know is that this architecture style was not the result of a deliberate design choice, but rather a response to a devastating earthquake that destroyed much of Read More »
Flood and Earthquake. Unexpected and Underinsured.
Conditions in California are ever changing. The state is in the midst of a winter filled with record snow and rainfall. Are you prepared for these unprecedented events’ impact on your home and property? Californians are used to drought warnings, not flooding. Due to climate change, what we have always accepted as the level of Read More »
8 Steps to Earthquake Preparation
Did your team make the BIG tournament? The rush and excitement of March Madness can send fans into a frenzy watching buzzer beaters and blow outs. If your favorite gets knocked out, it’s not the end of the world, just a little heartbreak. When we think of actual disasters that can affect our homes and Read More »
