Floods and Tornados and Quakes, oh my!
We cannot always predict what disaster might be coming our way, but we can plan ahead in order to be as prepared as possible for emergencies.
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3D Printed Homes
One of the alternatives to wood framing construction is 3D printed homes. How is a 3D printed home’s construction different from traditional construction? Is it better? Does it save time?
Read More2022 Hurricane Season Forecast: Busy Atlantic, Below-Normal Eastern Pacific
Forecasts for this year’s hurricane season predict an active Atlantic season and a below-normal Eastern Pacific season.
Read MoreWildfire Season Expanding, Causes and Mitigation Efforts
As more people move to the areas that abut undeveloped wildland, this increases the number of homes, businesses and communities at risk of wildfires.
Read MoreTornadoes Cause Damage in Six States
Six states suffered extensive damage from an unusual December storm system that produced a record-setting tornado.
Read MoreForecast of 6-10 Hurricanes for 2021 Atlantic Season
Forecasts have been released for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season by NOAA and Colorado State University.
Read More2020 Record Setting Year for Disasters
Weather related disasters set a record in 2020 and that trend continued into 2021 with several serious storms across much of the country.
Read MoreWe Are Ready for Hurricane Season. Is Your Valuation Tool?
Our population’s attraction to beaches and coastal locations continues the demand for new construction in these areas despite the enhanced risk of windstorm property damage.
Read MoreSevere Weather Can Impact Power and Internet Infrastructure
As part of your emergency preparations, it’s good to keep in mind how your local weather might impact the power and internet infrastructure.
Read MoreCamp Fire survey results: 12 months later
As the 12-month mark approached after the Camp Fire, United Policyholders (UP) took a survey of survivors. Of the households that completed the survey, 67% reported that they had reached a settlement on the dwelling portion of their claim. Only 30% reported having sufficient insurance to cover the cost of damage to their home.
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