For some people, the debate on which smartphone ecosystem can rage for days. A lot of people are moving toward Android, and while iOS is still a powerhouse, Windows Phone 8 and Blackberry are becoming more popular. What they cannot dispute, is the necessity for any of these devices during a disaster or emergency. Insurance agencies, safety organizations, and developers have recognized this and developed their own apps to assist their customers Read More
One only need look at recent weather events to conclude just how dependent we are on electricity. Hurricane Sandy brought wide spread destruction and loss of power to over a 6 million homes and businesses from NY to Ohio in early November 2012. Question: What happens at times like this?Answer: Hundreds of millions of dollars of property damage escalate when many of us are not prepared to deal with the aftermath of power interruption due to Read More
We only need to look at weather events the past few years, to realize disasters hit home when we least expect them. Most would agree it would be unwise to knowingly live in a home without smoke detectors, or have a plan to evacuate and call 911 in the event of a fire emergency – yet many of us do not have a basic plan to handle a weather disaster either at home or work. How will you communicate and prioritize what needs to happen once a Read More
Ohio has experienced a mild winter in terms of temperature, but the winds have been howling. Trees and branches are causing damage to properties and homes from the high winds. Southern Ohio and a few other states have witnessed horrendous tornadoes, with some homeowners may be wondering, “Does my home have any damage from the wind?” In most cases damage to your home caused by wind is covered by your insurance policy. Please see your Read More
Trauma clean up, or crime scene clean up, is a topic that nobody wants to have to think about, let alone ever have to deal with personally. Whether it is a violent murder or suicide, or a case of an unattended death, families are left traumatized, devastated, and with a large to do list. In the midst of the grieving process, families must make funeral arrangements, deal with end of life financial items, as well as communicating the tragedy to Read More
On Thursday, March 11, 2010, Carrara Companies will hold two CE courses at Motorists on the topics of disaster recovery and dehumidification/drying. Both courses will be held in the Plaza Dining Room. Disaster Recovery: This class explores loss prevention. How can agents or brokers help themselves and their insureds by minimizing risk? Briefly looks into developing a disaster plan. (3 CE credits, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.) Dehumidification / Read More
Disaster Recovery, a topic many of us have heard of, yet few wish to think about. Management execs and business owners alike would agree that this investment in time and resources may or may not pay off. It is a gamble on a gamble at best. Why plan for the improbable? It is reported that even in this post Katrina era, fewer than 50% of businesses today have a Disaster Recovery Plan and of those that do, less than half have tested their plan. Read More
Disaster can mean different things depending on who you are. A disaster may range from a flooded basement or fire, to a natural disaster. We will assume, for this example, a disaster happens at work. A tornado has directly hit your building, and there is no power or structure left. What happens next, and how will your company get back to normal business? This is a prime example of disaster recovery. What can you or your fellow employees Read More
On Wednesday, September 2, 2009 Carrara Companies hosted a Disaster Planning & Disaster Recovery Seminar, located and sponsored, by Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens located in Akron, Ohio. The common goal was to learn and develop an existing disaster plan for their organization, with the key importance focusing on limiting downtime, and maximizing the protection of valuable holdings and archival materials. Attendees included the Robinson Memorial Read More
Carrara Companies free Disaster Planning and Disaster Recovery Seminar, will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 from 9am - 4pm at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Ohio. Co-sponsored by Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens and presented by Steamatic by Carrara Companies, this seminar is for the professional archivist and records manager, librarian, and/or caretakers of special collections. In addition to disaster Read More