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Earthquake Preparedness

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Is your home ready for the next big one?

Although earthquakes are unpredictable and years can go by without feeling one, being ready at all times is a must! Everyone knows to take cover and wait it out, but what do you do once the shaking has stopped, will you be ready? A few very important reminders:

  1. Try to maintain close to a full tank of gas in your car at all times (or in portable containers) as gas stations will not operate after a big earthquake.
  2. Share your phone location with family and/or friends so that in the midst of havoc, you can still find each other.
  3. Along with your first aid kit and back up food supply keep a portable charger that can keep your phone alive a little bit longer to call for help.
  4. Check under your sinks for cracks or leakages to make sure you won’t be leaving the house and coming back to a flooded home.
  5. Be ready for aftershocks! Although checking for damages is important, know that aftershocks are more than certain so be prepared to exit or take cover.

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Am I Getting the Lowest Premium Possible?

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Here are some tips on how to check that you’re getting the lowest premium possible:

  1. Do you have a 24 hour monitored alarm system that calls into a central office for burglary or fire, we give a credit for that.
  2. Are you enrolled for our paperless billing through our online website, if you aren’t… you might want to, because we offer a credit for that too.
  3. Keeping up maintenance on your home, good job! Keep that up, we offer a credit for policies that have been claims free for 5 years.
  4. And of course, increasing your deductible is the easiest way to lower your premium, call and get a quote on your policy today.

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Monday Motivation

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Summer, as we know it, has come to a close. For all intents and purposes, the Monday of Labor Day weekend marks the close of the season! Since today serves as most people’s Sunday, we send you positive vibes as your holiday weekend comes to a close and you enter into your first week of September! Soak up the rays today but look forward to enjoying the fall festivities that lie ahead. Pumpkin Spice season, sweater weather and the magic of the holiday season is just around the corner!

How are you spending your last weekend of summer?

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Summer Comes to a Close

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“…and all at once, summer collapsed into fall.”

– Oscar Wilde

As the summer months come to a close, we reflect back to the long warm evenings, fun times outdoors, and the vacations / staycations had! While technically the fall season does not start until the end of September, Labor Day weekend serves as the “unofficial end of summer” to many. Take time to soak up the remainder of the month and enjoy your long holiday weekend with family and friends!

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall!

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Back to School

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It’s time to dust off your backpacks…school is back in session! August marks “National Back to School Month” and has been observed since the 1960s. It is a time to organize your new school supply list, learn your class schedule and prep for the year ahead. In addition to prepping school supplies, it is important to get back in the groove of your school night schedule. Acclimate into your traditional sleep routines, make an after-school plan and anticipate allocating time for homework!

How do you and your family prepare for the school year ahead?

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Happiness Happens Month

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In every life we have some trouble
But when you worry you make it double
Don’t worry, be happy.

-Bobby McFerrin

This August, we celebrate happiness through “Happiness Happens” month! The lyrics above communicate this idea to the fullest! While we all have trials and tribulations in our daily lives, it is important to find joy at any point and any time. Don’t always look to the future wishing to breeze through your life, instead live in the here and now. Like attracts like so when you change your mindset to choose happiness, good things and energy will come your way!

What are your tips for finding happiness in your everyday life?

Heat Safety

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We are officially in the peak of the summer season! As the temps continue to rise, we want to share with you an infographic which gives tips on how to stay safe in this heat. Heat stroke is a serious condition that can seriously harm us, our children and pets. Remember to stay hydrated and to take frequent shade & water breaks if you are working out in the hot sun! Stay cool!  Fall is just around the corner!

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Western Mutual Named to Ward’s Top 50 for Eighth Straight Year

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We are pleased to share that Ward Group has named us to their Ward’s 50 list of top performing property and casualty insurance carriers! The Ward Group has analyzed the financial performance of over 3,000 property-casualty insurance companies for the past twenty-nine years, identifying the top performers each year based on objective data and subjective quality measures. Western Mutual has passed all safety and consistency screens and achieved superior performance over the past eight years!

The entire Western Mutual family is honored to be consecutively named as a top performing homeowners insurance carrier and thank our customers for the opportunity to offer affordable quality coverages.

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Heat Safety

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The summer months are upon us and so is the potential for you, your family and pets to suffer from heat stroke. July and August can be scorchers so be sure to utilize things around you that can help you beat the heat! Handheld fans, umbrellas for shade, water bottles, lighter colored clothing, flip flops and cold drinks are all things that can help you stay cool! Taking cool showers, applying sunscreen and using your AC unit or fan can assist as well! Also, be mindful of how quickly your car can heat up when you run into a store for a quick iced coffee…never leave your trusted furry companions in your car! Stay cool this summer!

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Hot Dog Month

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The weather is heating up and so is the grill! Partake in National Hot Dog Month by gathering some friends and enjoying the great outdoors! If you don’t like hot dogs, or don’t eat meat, grab a burger (or vegetarian patty), some friends and enjoy a fun barbeque! Keep calm and grill on this summer!!

Looking for some inspiration to liven up your next barbeque? Check out Rachael Ray’s webpage for more options!

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