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Jun 21

Get ‘hurricane ready’ before storms threaten home or business

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Weather forecasters predict above-average activity this Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Take steps to minimize damage and speed recovery. The post Get ‘hurricane ready’ before storms threaten home or business appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Sep 14

How to protect yourself from fraud

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Whether you’re planning a much-anticipated remodeling project or facing repairs to fix damage from a storm, hiring a contractor can be a daunting and nerve-wracking task. While most contractors are trustworthy, some are guilty of taking advantage of vulnerable homeowners – especially when the repairs involve an insurance claim. The post How to protect yourself from fraud appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Jun 22

Entrust storm repairs to honest contractors

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When businesses and homeowners are desperate for help to repair and rebuild after a disaster such as a hurricane, tornado or wildfire, they seek assistance from anyone who will offer help. Unfortunately, there are scammers who prey on those emotions and take advantage of good people in their darkest hour. The post Entrust storm repairs to honest contractors 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.

May 04

3 myths about hurricane wind risks

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The 2020 hurricane season was one of the most active seasons in history, and weather experts predict 2021 will be similar. While hurricanes continue to be among the most catastrophic weather events, the good news is that homeowners have effective and affordable options to help reduce damage. The post 3 myths about hurricane wind risks appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Apr 13

Could your gate lock out first responders?

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In an emergency, first responders need immediate access to the affected property. While perimeter walls, gates and fences do a great job of maintaining privacy, these physical barriers could delay help from police, paramedics or fire departments. The post Could your gate lock out first responders? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Mar 09

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.

Mar 02

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.

Sep 08

Prepare your art to withstand hurricanes, floods

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Just as you prepare your home for severe weather, consider taking steps to prevent damage to your valuable articles and collections. The post Prepare your art to withstand hurricanes, floods 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.

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