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After Irene: How to Handle Your Insurance Claims

Posted by Whitford Insurance Network in Disaster Preparedness, Disasters and Risks

Though Hurricane Irene did not end up being as terrible as some had feared, the damage in many areas is still very significant. If your home or business property has been damaged, dealing with the insurance claims to repair it can feel stressful and confusing.

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Hurricane Irene Preparations

Posted by Whitford Insurance Network in Disaster Preparedness

Tips from FEMA to help you prepare for Hurricane Irene.

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Winter Weather – Ice Storms – Power Failures: Plan Ahead

Winter Weather – Ice Storms – Power Failures: Plan Ahead

Posted by Whitford Insurance Network in Disaster Preparedness

In most of the United States, even as far south as Texas and Florida, there is the probability of winter weather, ice storms and even arctic freeze conditions. Power failures can be a direct result of these events. Minimizing The Effects Of Power Failures Due To Ice Storms And Winter Weather Power Failures If a [...]

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Ice dams

Posted by Whitford Insurance Network in Disaster Preparedness

Ice dams occur when ice builds up along the eaves of your roof. Ice dams form when snow and ice melt off the main part of your roof and re-freeze when they reach the eaves. This happens because the eaves (the overhangs at the edge of your roof) tend to be colder than the rest [...]

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Winter Driving Tips

Posted by Whitford Insurance Network in Disaster Preparedness

Try these solutions for stress-free winter driving. Keep your headlights clear with car wax Just wipe ordinary car wax on your headlights. It contains special water repellents that will prevent that messy mixture from accumulating on your lights – lasts 6 weeks.   Squeak-proof your wipers with rubbing alcohol Wipe wipers with a cloth saturated [...]

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Turn your clocks back on Sunday

Posted by Whitford Insurance Network in Disaster Preparedness

And don’t forget to check the batteries on your smoke detectors!  This is also a great time to make sure that your sump pump is in good working order.  For information on how to check your sump pump visit http://www.sump-pump-info.com/. *If you have a sump pump, make sure that you have “Back-up of sewers and [...]

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Water, Water Everywhere!

Posted by Joseph Novielli in Disaster Preparedness

Back up of sewer and drain coverage can be added to your homeowners policy.

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Do you need Flood Insurance?

Posted by Whitford Insurance Network in Disaster Preparedness, Homeowners & Renters Insurance

Call our office for a flood insurance quote.

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