Next week is Flood Safety Awareness Week, and we know how wet Missouri springs can get. More deaths occur as a result of flooding than thunderstorms, and as with many natural disasters, preparation can make all the difference. Before the…
You’ve got an emergency plan for your family in case extreme weather or a natural disaster forces you to live without power, or worse, evacuate your home. (If not, learn how to create one at Ready.gov) But, what about planning…
When a big storm hits in St. Louis, you hunker down inside, relying on your home to protect you and your family. Once that storm passes, though, it’s time to repay the favor – identifying damage and protecting your home from…
Missouri summers are magical – fireflies, floating on the rivers, and those captivating summer storms. But what happens when those storms knock out power? St. Louis is no stranger to rolling summer power outages, and what’s worse is they usually…
Here is a handy card we received from one of our vendors. Complete and put in your wallet or glove box. You may want to load the information into your cell phone, as well. Remember, though, cell phones may not…
If living in the Midwest has taught you anything, it is that the weather can change in an instant – a gorgeous spring day can turn to risky storms in a matter of minutes. Even if you live in an area…
Storms and fires disrupt thousands of businesses every year. Although you can’t change the weather, you can minimize the effect of such disasters on your business. You have to plan ahead, though. People don’t like to think about disasters, but…
What if your home was devastated by a fire, wind or other natural disaster? Are you certain your insurance would cover enough of your home to rebuild at today’s construction costs? Sure, thinking about the aftermath of a catastrophe is…
The Insurance Information Institute posted $1.5 billion in insured losses so far this year due to the near-record snowfall and prolonged extreme cold weather throughout much of the United States. There have been more than 175,000 claims paid for losses…
Who Ya Gonna Call? When disaster hits, be it a minor catastrophe like a burst pipe or a major calamity like a tornado, who do you first call once everyone is safe? While our customers are always welcome to…
