Thursday, August 4, 2011

Some great information from one of our companies, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company.

More than 150 million people across the United States are affected by relentless heat that has caused the National Weather Service to issue severe heat warnings in 24 states. Since the beginning of July, more than 670 record temperatures have either been matched or broken. Even worse, the heat wave has claimed 39 lives, mostly young children and the elderly, with more expected in the coming weeks.
With the heat and humidity pushing the heat index well past 100 degrees in many areas of the Midwest, it's important to understand what you can do to keep the children in your care safe. These resources have been hand-selected by West Bend's child care loss prevention specialists.
Vehicular Hyperthermia
On average, 38 children die each year after being left in vehicles by their parents or caregivers. This year alone, 21 children have lost their lives. Learn more about Vehicular Hyperthermia so you can protect the children in your care.
Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
We also encourage you to read our Extreme Heat Preparedness Safety Guide to learn how to identify and treat heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses in children.

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Friday, May 13, 2011

Have a boat? Motorcycle? Any other "good weather" toy? Have insurance? We can help! We have companies that specialize in insuring your "toys".

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Did you know that tornadoes are ranked on the Enhanced Fujita Scale from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (strongest)? Secure major appliances with “L-brackets” to lessen the chance that they’ll shift or fly through the air during a tornado. Learn how to quickly disconnect breakers in the service box for your water, gas and electric. If there’s time before a storm, turn off these utilities. In case of a tornado, always make sure your insurance policy is up to date and provides enough coverage for your home and belongings.
Tornado Watch means: Conditions are conducive to the development of tornadoes in and close to the watch area. Tornado Warning means: A tornado has actually been sighted or indicated on radar and is occurring or imminent in the warning area.
Tornado season just began! Tornadoes are more likely to form from April through July. Tornado information follows.