Hurricane Helene came through the southeast one year ago and wreaked havoc that is still being restored today. Hurricane Helene provided a sobering set of lessons for homeowners, emphasizing the need to be self-sufficient for an extended period and to re-evaluate financial preparedness, especially in areas not traditionally considered high-risk. Read on for key takeaways for home preparedness.
Hurricane Helene came through the southeast one year ago and wreaked havoc that is still being restored today. Hurricane Helene provided a sobering set of lessons for homeowners, emphasizing the need to be self-sufficient for an extended period and to re-evaluate financial preparedness, especially in areas not traditionally considered high-risk. Read on for key takeaways for home preparedness.
The theme for National Preparedness Month 2025 is Preparedness Starts at Home. Is your home prepared? FEMA’s Ready Campaign recommends four key steps to preparedness:
1. Know your risk.
2. Make a family emergency plan.
3. Build an emergency supply kit.
4. Get involved in your community by taking action to prepare for emergencies.
Cooking fires remain the leading cause of home fires and injuries. Unattended cooking is the primary culprit, underscoring the importance of vigilance and preventative measures in the heart of your home. Protecting your home and loved ones from the devastation of a kitchen fire involves a multi-layered approach, from safe cooking practices to being prepared for the worst-case scenario. Read on to learn how to safeguard your kitchen from fire and smoke damage.
As we approach summer, we are starting to hear the emergency calls that start with “I came home to find…”. It may be that a faucet was left on and ran for an extremely long time. May the toilet never quite finished flushing while you were away. Some smaller plumbing leaks become quite large if no one is there to see them for a while. Some larger losses also occur when people are home. Maybe a water heater burst. Those older models hold a LOT of water. Maybe you have a front-loading washer, and the door popped open while running. In any case, when large amounts of water are spilled in your home, you need help right away. Okay, here's what homeowners (customers) need to know about dealing with large water losses in their homes:
As the weather warms, we are seeing more instances of water damage from sewage or septic backups in the home. Not only is this a very unpleasant source of damage, but it is also extremely hazardous due to the contaminants in the water coming back from your septic system or sewage lines. Since this is a very undesirable situation, read on to learn more about how to protect your home from this type of loss and what to do if it does happen to you.
