As the warm days of summer roll in, many of us look forward to the joy of outdoor barbecues, where family and friends gather to enjoy good food and great company. However, amidst the excitement of firing up the grill, it’s crucial not to overlook the importance of...
Hurricane season lasts from June through November. During a hurricane, heavy rains and catastrophic winds barrel through coastal areas and can severely damage or destroy nearby properties—including your home. The best way to minimize damage from a hurricane is to be...
Due to the volume of requests they receive, insurance companies have developed a very efficient premium audit process. While they strive to be as accurate as possible, they don’t have the time or resources to investigate and resolve every possible error or ambiguity...
Flash floods can occur within minutes or hours of excessive rainfall, a dam or levee failure, or a sudden release of water held by an ice jam. Overland flooding, the most common type of flooding event, typically occurs when waterways—such as rivers or streams—overflow...
While docked, many boaters like to take advantage of the electrical hookups provided. Although it can be very convenient, faulty electrical work in shore power wiring and the overloading of onboard circuits are some of the leading causes of marina fires. Here’s...
