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5 ways to protect your home from wildfire embers

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You’ve taken the precautions to make your home resistant to wildfire by installing non-combustible siding and roofing, removing all wood attachments, managing vegetation and landscaping and providing adequate defensible space, yet you may still be at risk. The post 5 ways to protect your home from wildfire embers appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Precautions to take if you feel the earth shake

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Imagine sitting down for a delicious meal with your family. You’re about to enjoy your first bite when you hear what sounds like a motorcycle passing in your backyard. You feel your body tremble and shake and realize what you heard was not a motorcycle, but the earth cracking beneath you. How do you keep you and your family safe? What should you do? The post Precautions to take if you feel the earth shake appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Defensible space can make the difference in a wildfire

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Creating defensible space around your home or business could make a major difference in whether your structure survives a wildfire. The post Defensible space can make the difference in a wildfire appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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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.
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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.
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If a tree falls, who’s responsible?

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Fallen trees and branches are a significant cause of damage and power loss after a thunderstorm rolls through. But if a neighbor’s tree falls on your property and causes damage, who is responsible? The post If a tree falls, who’s responsible? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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