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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.

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 26

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.

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.

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 08

Reduce your risk before a wildfire threatens

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Although not every wildfire can be prevented, you can take steps to make your property more resilient should a wildfire threaten. The post Reduce your risk before a wildfire threatens appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

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