8 Steps to Earthquake Preparation

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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 »

Californians, Are You Feeling Lucky?

No one should rely on luck as insurance for their home in an earthquake zone. Time will tell when our luck runs out… will you be able to rebuild after the inevitable? Although recently stable, California’s seismic areas won’t stay that way according to recent studies. The current earthquake drought also means that Californians aren’t necessarily Read More »

Halloween Tips for Homeowners

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What’s more frightening than a haunted house on Halloween? A homeowner without insurance. (Shudder), that is scary! But it’s the haunting truth if you own a home in California, Oregon, or Washington – where the risk of a major earthquake is the highest in the nation. Most homeowners insurance policies do not provide coverage for Read More »

Financial Preparedness: The Beginner’s Guide to Success

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Financial preparedness is a big part of emergency preparedness and disaster planning. Becoming financially prepared for an emergency, like a natural disaster, will protect you and your family from long-term loss and heartache. Earlier this week, we gave tips on making a Financial First-Aid Kit. With your kit assembled, you’re ready to plan for long-term Read More »

Financial First-Aid Kit: Supplies for Financial Preparedness

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What is a Financial First-Aid Kit? Survival supplies are often what comes to mind when thinking about emergency preparedness. However, have you considered financial preparedness for the next earthquake or natural disaster? If not, a financial first-aid kit is an excellent way to start. Similar to a medical first-aid kit for physical harm, a financial first-aid Read More »

Your Complete First-Aid Kit Checklist for Disaster Planning

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If there’s one thing in common with all emergency preparedness scenarios, it’s the fact that you need to have a first-aid kit assembled. For this week, make it a goal to get are fully stocked up with first-aid supplies for your car and your home. You don’t necessarily have to purchase a ready-made first aid Read More »

Earthquake Insurance: Who Has It and Who Needs It

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Today we are rattling off about the shaky subject of earthquake insurance. We touched on this a little bit in our Financial Preparedness series, including best earthquake insurance practices, but we are going to go a bit more in-depth on for this update. One of the most commonly asked questions is, “Do I need earthquake Read More »

Disaster App Takeover: Digital Preparedness for Earthquakes

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Is it possible for a disaster app on your smartphone to warn you about an earthquake before it happens? The April 5th, 2018 5.3 magnitude Los Angeles quake is proof of that possibility. Those who had signed up for the Quake Alert disaster app reported a warning thirty seconds before the shaking started. Likewise, early Read More »

Digital Preparedness is the New Earthquake Readiness Kit

Earthquake Insurance: Rock, paper, scissors: the game of earthquake digital preparedness

Earthquake and disaster planning often overlook digital preparedness. Conversely, it’s one of the most straightforward ways of preparing for emergencies of any kind. Above all, digital preparedness sets a goal that is both attainable and practical. Last year we saw how critical technology is in the midst of a disaster. Hurricanes Irma and Harvey blasted Read More »