Homeowner Safety Information

Many homeowners believe that theft is a major source of property loss, however during 2007 theft only accounted for 3.52% of losses. Fire, lightning, and debris removal accounted for the majority of losses at 42.07%, followed by Water damage and freezing at 22.35%. Wind and hail were the reasons for 17.43% of losses. All other property damage, including (but not limited to) vandalism and malicious mischief accounted for 9.32%. (Statistics from the Insurance Information Institute).

Unfortunately the causes of many of these losses cannot be prevented, however there are some solutions to improve safety. Click the following links for information (gathered from the National Weather Service and Red Cross) on home preparation and safety:

	Earthquakes		Fires
	Floods		Hail
	Hurricanes		Lightning
	Tornadoes		Winter Weather

 

Other Helpful Links

Federal Emergency Management Agency National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA's National Weather Service