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Jun 28

Prepare your property for wildfire, then review plans annually

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Even if you’ve taken precautions to make your home or business resistant to wildfire, take time each year to review your preparations. The post Prepare your property for wildfire, then review plans annually appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

May 18

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.

Sep 01

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.

Jun 17

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.

May 07

Hurricane season is coming – are you ready?

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The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and experts predict 2020 will be more active than normal. Now is the time to prepare to keep your family and possessions safe. The post Hurricane season is coming – are you ready? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Apr 14

It’s not too soon to prepare your property for wildfire

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Now is a good time to review your wildfire preparation plans. Let’s discuss the why, the what and the how of wildfire preparation for homeowners and business owners. The post It’s not too soon to prepare your property for wildfire appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Mar 10

Preparation key to protecting home and family from flooding

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Even if you don’t live in a flood plain, the potential for flooding could be a concern anywhere in the country. The post Preparation key to protecting home and family from flooding appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Oct 29

Safety tips before, during and after a wildfire

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Safety is a constant concern to those living in an area threatened by wildfire. Consider these tips to help you and your family before, during and after a wildfire. The post Safety tips before, during and after a wildfire appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Oct 09

Preventing fires in the home

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A home fire is your most dangerous fire threat. This video from the U.S. Fire Administration has tips for preventing fires at home. The post Preventing fires in the home appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

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