Having a plan is important should you find yourself in an emergency situation. You’ll want to know what kinds of disasters or emergencies could occur in your area and come up with plans for each. To start, discuss the following questions with your family, friends, or household members: How will emergency alerts and warnings be…
In a fast-paced digital world, reputational risk should be a business owner’s most important intangible asset. Reputational risk management is defined as the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to an organization’s capital and earnings. If a business owner overlooks their reputational risk, it can cause decreasing sales, lost time, negative press, and issues…
It’s summertime, and that means that the heat levels are rapidly rising in many areas of the Pacific Northwest. The sunshine and warmth may be a welcome change from the consistent rainfall in June, but with the wildfires of 2020 on many Oregonian’s minds, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your local…
Property coverage is an essential when it comes to wildfire season, as many homeowners and business owners in Oregon came to realize in the summer of 2020. When wildfires are raging out of control around you and your property, you will obviously want some compensation if your property succumbs to fire. One piece of coverage…
It’s getting to be the hottest part of the year in Oregon, and the risk of fire is higher than ever too. This year’s wildfire season in Oregon has potential to be particularly tough due to the multi-year drought and a nationwide labor shortage that is affecting firefighting personnel. Despite the wet spring, it is…
Summer has finally arrived, and so has the increased risk of wildfires in the state of Oregon. The American Red Cross has cited that once a fire breaks out, you have two minutes or less to escape from your home. As many households know, a working fire alarm is essential in these circumstances as well…
As temperatures rise, the risk of wildfires increases. Do your part in decreasing the risk by making fire prevention a priority in your life. There are various rules and regulations surrounding wildfire prevention, including thoroughly extinguishing campfires and adhering to fire restrictions. For more tips and information, visit the Oregon Department of Forestry’s website. If…
It has been a wet winter and spring so far, which bodes well for the upcoming wildfire season. The amount of rain and snow an area gets has a big impact on when fire season starts. The snow we get in the winter melts when temperatures get warmer in the spring. The melting snow, combined…
According to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), wildfires are expected to occur on both sides of the Cascades this year. Predicting exactly what the season will look like this year is difficult, but early conditions indicate it will be similar to the past couple of years. Though we are still a few months away…
We made the record books this week having the first recorded snow in the month of April! Due to the wetness and heaviness of the snow, there were widespread reports of downed trees and power outages. Many schools closed throughout the region, as well. If you received any damage from the storm and have insurance…
