7 Home Insurance Claims and How You Can Avoid Them
Property damage can happen to even the most careful homeowners. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports that one out of every…
Severe Weather
Staying Safe When Lightning Strikes
In a flash, lightning can hurt you, damage your property and possessions or set your home on fire. But there's…
How to Prepare for a Hurricane and Stay Safe
If you live in a hurricane zone, making the right preparations is important. The key to staying safe is knowing…
Steps You Can Take Now To Prepare for Storms in the Future
Shoring up your home now can help you to weather any storm — from a tornado to a wildfire to…
Working With Your Insurer in the Aftermath of a Disaster
The aftermath of a natural disaster can be a stressful, scary and confusing time for those who are impacted. On…
Family Conversations About Disaster Planning, Caregiving, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Natural disasters happen all the time – yet it’s not uncommon for individuals and families to find they are ill-prepared…
Disaster Planning for Your Loved One With Memory Impairment
Natural disasters can be challenging enough to prepare for on your own, but what if you are a family caregiver…
What to Do When a Disaster Is Imminent
It can be tempting to procrastinate planning for difficult situations. Planning a party is one thing, but planning how you…
Keep a Disaster Kit at the Ready: Here’s What It Should Include
If you had to evacuate due to a natural disaster, you would need to take a wide range of items…
How To Create a Home Inventory
If you experience a disaster and need to file a claim with an insurance company, it will be extremely helpful…
Preparing Your Home and Your Family in the Event of a Wildfire
In some areas of the United States, regions that used to have designated “wildfire seasons” are finding that these seasons…