Iowa Governor Chet Culver declares March Flood Awareness Month
Iowa legislators push homeowners to obtain flood insurance now more than ever. According to a recent published report on RadioIowa, Angel Robinson who is the consumer advocate on the States Insurance division is on record indicating that only 15,000 residents are presently covered by flood insurance. Iowa has a long standing history of experiencing flooding during the summer months as water levels rise from melting snow and spring rain fall. In the... [Read More...]
Insurance continuing education planned for March 25
Insurance Continuing Education planned for March 25, 2010 offering three hours of education credits to Michigan insurance agents. The course will cover the TES drying system and technology, presented by Gary Marsh. The focus of the course will cover details on the latest drying technologies offered to homeowners and businesses following an unexpected water or flood damage disaster. Registration begins at 8:30 am and we will be providing a continental... [Read More...]
Earthquakes are the worlds largest causes of disaster
Disasters come in all shapes and sizes and can stay in the news headlines for months at a time. In comparing potential disasters that communities, business owners and homeowners are likely to experience there is little doubt that earthquakes are the most worrisome. The largest challenge that an earthquake presents is that there are often no warning signs to help steer people to safe spots. Following the recent disasters in Haiti and Chile it is clear... [Read More...]
Ice poses problems for homeowners around the st clair river
With water and sub zero temperatures comes ice, which has the potential to do significant amounts of property damage. In St Clair County Michigan, large amounts of ice have the potential to unleash a substantial amount of flooding this spring. The St Clair River has large chunks of ice that are at their worst levels since 1984 according to a recent report from the U.S. Army Core of Engineers. The large amounts of Ice in the river could pose a number... [Read More...]
Jarvis Property Restoration to participate in MAIA convention this week
Jarvis Property Restoration is headed to Grand Rapids this week to participate in the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents expo at the Amway Grand Hotel February 23-25th. The three day conference will host a variety of seminars and events for insurance agents from across the state of Michigan. Jarvis will be hosting an informational booth (#18) in the exhibit hall and will have information on the services we offer including fire and flood damage... [Read More...]