Floods can happen anywhere it rains.
Earthquakes can happen at any time.
- Buy Flood insurance- Typically, it takes 30 days for a new flood insurance policy to take effect. So get it now.
- Take Inventory– Thoroughly document your belongings to support any insurance claims. Visit https://www.knowyourstuff.org/iii/login.html for more information.
- Write Down Important Information – have a list of important information and put it in a secure location. Items to include would be:
- Important Telephone Numbers
- Names, addresses and phone numbers of your insurance agents, including policy numbers.
- Telephone numbers of electric, gas, and water companies.
- Names and phone numbers of your neighbors
- Name and telephone number of your landlord or property manager
- Important medical information for you and your family, such as allergies, medications, etc.
- Vehicle identification number for each of your vehicles, boats, etc.
- Financial account information – phone, account numbers.
- Gather and Store Important Documents in a Fire-Proof Safe:
- Birth Certificates
- Ownership Certificates
- Social Security Cards
- Insurance Policies
- Wills
- Plan ahead– Create and share a family emergency plan. Make sure it includes evacuation routes from home, work and school. Assemble a safety kit with drinking water, canned food, first aid supplies, blankets, a radio and a flashlight. Learn more at http://www.ready.gov/floods.
- Purchase Earthquake Insurance – Purchasing insurance will help guard your financial investment against unlikely and financially devastating damages. We have private insurance companies and CEA to offer.
- For more information https://www.osha.gov/dts/earthquakes/preparedness.html
- Contact our office for more information at (909) 392-5535 or e-mail at info@brokerswhocare.com.
