Let’s Check in on Florida…..
Over $600,000 went down the pipes as a father-daughter duo defrauded the state with the help of homeowners complicit in the illegal activity. Barbara Maria Diaz de Villegas and her father Jose Gonzalez, both public adjusters, recruited homeowners that would allow a plumber to go into their home and break some tiles or break a pipe to look like there would be cause for a claim. In some instances, the plumber would even break the water pipes in a house and place water in the home after to make it look legitimate. The public adjusters would get a kickback for every policy cashed in or policy created from the staged occurrence. All in all, the two compiled more than $2.5 million through the span of their entire operation in Florida. Approximately 25 homeowners are looking at a ride in the back of a squad car and the cuffs should be coming out within the next week or two. If prosecuted to the fullest, the father and daughter team could be facing 30 year sentences.
With powerful and erratic inclement weather appearing now more than ever, we need to make sure our pets are protected from Mother Nature. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has put together a short list of things to keep in my mind regarding your pet when the weather takes a turn for the worse.
- Always have an emergency kit for your pet that includes necessary items like medication, food, and ID tags
- Know where the carrier crate for your pet is at all times to make transportation easier
- In the case of evacuation, have a backup plan as to where to place your pet such as a pet boarding facility in case the pet can’t make the journey
- Fresh water on hand is key for you and your pets to survive
- Keep your flood insurance certificate safe so your pets have a home to come back to
Losing pets can be very hard, so prepare yourself starting here with these easy but important tips.
ABC = Always Be Camping
It’s that time of the year where marshmallows are flying off the shelves and graham cracker crumbs are covering your lap. Here are some safety tips to keep that fire going without it blowing up in your face:
- Look to get your campfire permitted by the property authority when traveling out in the woods to set up your spot
- Keep campfires small on dry, windy days to avoid unwanted spreading of the fire
- Never leave the fire unattended
- Refrain from using flammable liquids to start the fire
- Make sure the fire is completely out before leaving the campsite or tucking in for the night
- Avoid wild animals in close proximity
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