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Hawai’i Hurricane Damage
Understanding Hawai’i Hurricane Damage: A Comprehensive Preparedness Checklist Hurricanes form in areas of enhanced thunderstorms over warm tropical oceans. A concern for Hawai’i, in the middle of the Pacific, is waiting for a destructive storm to hit. Fortunately, in the last 40 years, Hawai’i has only seen three (3) Hurricanes that have impacted our islands...
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Why A Fire Loss is More Than Flames
We’ve all seen what fire damage can do to a property, but the types of damage you should be ready to encounter after experiencing a fire loss can exceed your expectations. Having full awareness of the different types of damage you will face can help you to react faster, reducing continued damage and getting you...
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Water Damage Recovery Guide
Key Steps for a Water Damage Recovery From small leaks to severe floods, water can wreak havoc on buildings, properties, and more. Whether that water damage is a broken water line, weather-related flood, a drain back up, or another cause, water in buildings can become a major problem — and fast. A rapid response to...
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5 Step Water Response Plan
From minor leaks to catastrophic floods, the destructive power of water knows no bounds. Buildings and properties are particularly vulnerable, facing a range of costly issues that can disrupt businesses and even force operations to grind to a halt. Unexpected incidents such as burst water lines, drain backups, and weather-induced floods not only jeopardize furnishings...
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Water Damage in Hawaii: Risks, Impact, and Restoration
Understanding the Impact and Risk of Water Damage on Hawaii’s Properties If there’s one thing we have an abundance of in Hawaii, it’s water. Our tropical climate is no stranger to heavy rain, flash flooding, and the potential for a destructive hurricane season. These elements, along with the unexpected pipe burst or plumbing issue, can...
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Disaster Supply Kit Checklist
Disaster Supply Kit Checklist GENERAL☐ At least two weeks supply of medication, medical supplies used regularly and a list of allergies☐ List of the style, serial number, and manufacturer information of required medical devices☐ Flashlight (Do not use candles and be sure to have enough batteries)☐ Radio (Battery operated or hand cranked radio)☐ Cash (Banks...
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Commercial Insurance Brochure
WHEN YOUR POLICY HOLDERS FACE DISASTER, WE ARE HERE TO HELP When disaster strikes, your policyholders can depend on us to jump into action, and you can expect us to be a strategic, transparent and effective partner from start to finish. With decades of experience working alongside insurance providers and a vast network of reconstruction...
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Pre-Hurricane Action Guide
This hurricane season, FIRST ONSITE is here to make sure you are fully prepared to weather any storm. With decades of experience on the frontlines of the most challenging, complex, and costly hurricanes in recent history, we’re proud to offer unmatched experience to help you prep for and recover from hurricanes and major storms—wherever and...
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Commercial Spring Melt Guide
In the spring, one of the biggest threats to commercial properties is water damage. Snow transforms to rain, the frozen ground thaws, while excess water and condensation can collect around the foundation of your property. The risk of heavy rainfall during the season adds to the amount of water accumulation that can threaten your property....
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Residential Spring Melt Guide
As springtime approaches, one of the biggest threats to your property is flooding and water damage. Temperatures rise, snow transforms to rain, and the frozen ground thaws, while increasing water levels and moisture can collect around the foundation of your home. Flooding, heavy spring rains and the consequential seepage into your home from excess water...