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Furniture store explosion rocks neighborhood

Disaster Preparedness

A disaster no business owner wants to face: an explosion in the building, being critically injured and two trapped employees. This event happened today at a furniture store in Wayne, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. As of 2 p.m. (PST), two trapped employees were still missing. Rescuers are fearful of secondary explosions and the presence of flammable materials.

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Prevent mold damage on art and family heirlooms

Document Recovery, Mold Damage

The cold weather months are some of the wettest of the year. Consequently, the extra humidity creates the perfect environment for mold to grow in a home. While your works of art, photographs, antiques and family heirlooms may have the protection of the roof in your home, they may be susceptible to mold damage if you do not display or store them properly.

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Before the need to file a claim, understand your insurance policy

Disaster Preparedness

It is easy for a home or business owner to look for the cheapest insurance premium, sign on the dotted line and pay the minimum amount due. However, many do not realize is that they may not have sufficient coverage until they need to file a claim. Understanding the details regarding a commercial insurance policy can help ensure business continuity and get life back to normal faster.

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Wildfires are still a threat during winter months

Fire and Smoke Damage

Marion County, Florida has received over 4 inches of rain in the first ten days of this month. The recent wet weather, however, brought a false sense of security to those who practice backyard burning. The area’s drought index is still high as rainfall is still 4 to 10 inches below normal. After the rains dried out, low humidity and wind gusts fueled several recent wildfires.

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The missing element in extreme weather reports

Disaster Preparedness, Water and Storm Damage

From catastrophic earthquakes, wildfires, biblical-like flooding, the hottest recorded summer temperatures to the snowiest winters, extreme weather and natural disasters are often one of the top stories on the evening news. However, one of the most common trends seen is unpreparedness on the affected public’s behalf.

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