Experiencing a house fire is a traumatic and overwhelming event. In the aftermath, you are left with the arduous task of dealing with an insurance claim, property damage assessment, and the emotional toll of losing your home and belongings. This is where a public adjuster...
When a catastrophic event such as a house fire occurs and property is damaged, homeowners often want to begin the repair process as soon as possible. This can be a confusing and stressful time, especially when it comes to choosing the right vendors to mitigate...
If you live here in Ohio, you’ve noticed that it has been a stormy summer. Hail has pounded various parts of the area, power outages have plagued neighborhoods, and we have all seen our fair share of rain, canceling summer sports and festivals. Besides being...
Last month we covered summer fire safety as it pertains to grilling outdoors. But this month, we will look at another topic that falls under summer fire safety: the use of fireworks. As you know, the summer season brings with it more parties, BBQs, and...
It’s everyone’s worst nightmare. The smoke detector goes off in the middle of the night, and you wake up to the smell of smoke and the sight of a fire in your home. Your first instinct, of course, is to get everybody out as quickly...
May is National Electrical Safety Month – a broad-based effort to reduce the number of injuries, fatalities, and fires related to electricity. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), a non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety in the home, school, and workplace, honors National...
A chimney fire is a dangerous type of fire that starts in your chimney and can quickly spread through your home. While these types of fires can be serious, most are preventable. By adhering to proper maintenance recommendations and proper usage, you can help prevent...
After experiencing property loss from a fire, flood, or natural disaster, recovery is your biggest priority. How you handle your claim and the time after a loss is paramount to getting the best settlement. Some quick tips? Contact your insurance company, document everything, and start...
Recovering from a home or commercial fire can be a daunting process. Emotions are running high, and the thought that life will ever be normal again probably seems impossible. If the children’s book, We’re Going On a Bear Hunt, taught us anything, it’s that when...