Articles In 'Emergency Preparedness'

By Franklin Mutual Insurance, Posted in Emergency Preparedness, Home Tips, Weather Safety

Snowmageddon, hurricanes, or even just a severe thunderstorm can knock out the power to your home. During the best-case scenarios, you can’t stream your favorite movies and TV shows for a few hours. During the worst-case scenarios, your home and family can be in danger. A generator can get you back up and running in no time, and here are six important reasons why your home shouldn’t be without one. 1. Keep medical devices running Many people rely upon electrical medical devices, such as oxyg... read more.

• January 19, 2024

By Franklin Mutual Insurance, Posted in Emergency Preparedness, Weather Safety

You’ve done the prep work. You’ve got your supplies ready. You’ve taken all the necessary home safety tips to mitigate storm damage. Your emergency kit is filled with everything you need to hunker down for days if needed.  Now it’s time to talk about how to get through the actual storm. Here’s what you’re going to need: An evacuation plan—hopefully you won’t need it, but it’s better to be safe than sorry A safe spot indoors—find a secure... read more.

• November 20, 2020

By Franklin Mutual Insurance, Posted in Emergency Preparedness, Weather Safety

The temperature’s dropping, leaves are already falling, and the snow won’t be far behind. Autumn is in full swing, which means we are at the crossroads of hurricane season and winter storm season. “Making it up as you go along” is great if you’re a jazz musician or abstract artist, but it’s a terrible idea for storm preparation. The best way to make it through a heavy storm that could disrupt power for days is to prepare in advance. At FMI, we take storm damage very seri... read more.

• October 19, 2020

By Franklin Mutual Insurance, Posted in Emergency Preparedness

We want you to Live Confident. We hope you, your family and co-workers are healthy and holding up well through the uncertainty surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). While COVID-19 is causing disruption in our communities, the health and well-being of our policyholders, agents, employees and communities is of the highest priority. Your safety is always our top priority, and we’re here to help: You can easily manage your policy via MyAccount by going to fmiweb.com/myaccount   Make a... read more.

• April 07, 2020

By Franklin Mutual Insurance, Posted in Emergency Preparedness

Severe weather can occur with little or no advance warning.  Before disaster strikes, assemble and maintain a 3-day emergency supply kit that meets the needs of your family members and pets. Basic supplies include: Water (one gallon per person per day) Non-perishable food Manual can opener Medication First aid kit Blanket Personal hygiene items Clothes Flashlight and extra batteries Battery-operated radio or NOAA Weather Radio Whistle Cell phone charger or charging station Multi-purpose... read more.

• April 14, 2016