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International travel is back, but extra steps needed

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International travel is once again a possibility for many people. While it is always exciting to visit new countries, you must heed some key tips before visiting, and the global pandemic has added to the list. The post International travel is back, but extra steps needed appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Make emergency evacuation plan for your horse

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Having a disaster plan is critical to keeping your animal companions safe. And horses require extra consideration because of their size and specific transportation needs. The post Make emergency evacuation plan for your horse appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Coping with loss in a catastrophe: What to do

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Protecting yourself and your family is your first priority in the aftermath of a catastrophic event. When your auto, home, business or personal property is damaged or destroyed by a tornado, hail, flood or other destructive event, focus on people first. The post Coping with loss in a catastrophe: What to do appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Make a generator part of your emergency backup plan

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Does your emergency preparedness plan include a generator? Whether you’re facing a public safety power shutoff in California due to red flag wildfire conditions or an ice storm, heavy snow or hurricane that downed power lines or another manmade or environmental emergency, it’s a good idea to be ready for power outages. The post Make a generator part of your emergency backup plan appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Find your main water valve before crisis strikes

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You are in your house. Suddenly you see water rushing out of the dishwasher. You need to shut off the water quickly to stop the flow and prevent damage. Would you know where to find the main water valve? The post Find your main water valve before crisis strikes appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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The cold is setting in; 5 tips to keep warm

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As temperatures drop and winter takes hold in many parts of the country, now is a good time to prepare for the winter chill and to be reminded of how to stay safe during spells of cold weather. The post The cold is setting in; 5 tips to keep warm appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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When kids come to work: 5 tips for businesses and parents

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The coronavirus pandemic has prompted business owners and their employees to find new ways to keep employees and their families safe and secure. Many organizations are assisting working parents by allowing employees to bring their children to work. In areas where traditional daycare facilities may be unavailable, some employers are setting up temporary daycare services on-site. The post When kids come to work: 5 tips for businesses and parents appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Emergency planning: Is your family ready?

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Disasters can happen anytime…anywhere…to anyone: Be prepared. The past decade brought an ever-increasing number of natural disasters and other catastrophic events, affecting people and property. Make sure you are ready for the next one by having an emergency plan in place. The post Emergency planning: Is your family ready? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Prepare your construction site before a hurricane hits

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Just as you would prepare your home and family for an impending hurricane, you’ll also want to prepare your construction job sites. The steps you take could make a significant difference in how well your construction site fares during the hurricane and how soon your workers can return afterwards. The post Prepare your construction site before a hurricane hits appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Adapt your business continuity plan for COVID-19 conditions

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With hurricane season now upon us and the risks of wildfires increasing every day in the summer heat, planning for natural disasters is an inevitable and necessary part of every disaster preparation or business continuity plan. But how effective will these plans be in the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic? The post Adapt your business continuity plan for COVID-19 conditions appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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