April Showers Can Cause Water Damage

April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring rainstorms that can cause flood damage to your property! Be sure to take the proper steps to protect your property. Check out FEMA’s “How to Prepare for a Flood,” which includes flood basics, info on emergency notifications and how to protect yourself before, during and…

Conducting a Condo or HOA Site Inspection

Regular property inspections are an important part of managing condominium or homeowners association (HOA) risks. Thorough inspections increase the safety and well-being of homeowners, protect property values, and reduce the risk of costly repairs and lawsuits. Why should HOAs conduct regular inspections? Conducting inspections regularly keeps an HOA on top of security risks, as well…

Spring Home Maintenance Tips

Spring is here! It is the perfect time for a good home cleaning, but also an even better time to complete a home maintenance inspection. Travelers offers us lists of items for both inside and outside your home, along with a downloadable checklist. Checking everything from electrical outlets/cords to inspecting trees, will ensure that your…

March is Ladder Safety Month

Ladders pose specific safety hazards, so it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the risks and safety rules. Falls from elevated surfaces are frequently listed as one of the top 10 causes of accidents in the workplace. Most of these accidents occur due to failure to follow basic ladder safety. To help prevent ladder injuries, practice…

Pittsville Enters the National Flood Program as a Participating Community

Welcome all Pittsville Maryland Residents and Business Owners to the National Flood Insurance Program! Click to learn your Flood Risk – Now! Pittsville was one of the last few communities in Wicomico County to join the flood program. Homeowners and businesses in Pittsville will now be able to purchase flood insurance through the National Flood…

50th Anniversary of the First 9-1-1 Call

According to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the first 9-1-1 call took place 50 years ago this month! On February 16, 1968, Alabama State Senator Rankin Fite completed the first 9-1-1 call in Haleyville, Alabama and it remains as important today as it was when first introduced decades ago. Calling for help remains the first…

Active Shooters – Be Aware, Be Prepared

What would you do in the event where a person randomly opens fire in a public place? According to the PropertyCasualty360.com’s article “Staying Safe: Mitigating active shooter risks”, the number of incidents involving active shooters has steadily increased over the last 15 years. In 2000, there was one active shooter incident versus 20 in 2015.…