August 2017 Agency Newsletter
August 2017 Agency Newsletter
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At A Glance
New At The Creek
Gardening During Fire Season
At the end of the summer is typically when the country sees an increased threat of wildfires. As a homeowner, have you thought about the fire risk of your own landscaping? Here are some ideas to help homeowners protect their homes this summer:
- In the event of a fire, firefighters need space. Make sure vegetation are spaced widely and choose low growing plants. Make sure to mow your lawn and avoid using mulches that burn easily like bark.
- Choose your plants carefully. Plants that hold a lot of moisture and aren’t resinous are good options for a fire-wise landscape. Although the options are limited, here are some options that meet the criteria: rockrose, aloe, ice plant, sumac, hedging roses, bush honeysuckles, hardwoods, cherry trees, and maple.
- Not everything in your landscaping must be natural. Gravel and rock features such as stone pathways are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also can assist in slowing down fires.
For a homeowner, how and where you plant is as important as what you plant. When getting ready to plant, consider if there is a natural occurring fuel that can make your threat of fire increase. Can what you plant easily spread from the ground to your trees and make its way to your roof? Is your roof fire resistant? If you are in an area that has a higher risk of fires, make sure that you understand the risks when landscaping. Make sure that your home, condo or renters insurance is up to date and have the proper coverage.
(Source: www.Safeco.com)
Pets & Natural Disasters
4 Ways to Help Pets Through Severe Weather
You’ve got an emergency plan for your family in case extreme weather or a natural disaster forces you to live without power, or worse, evacuate your home. (If not, learn how to create one at Ready.gov/make-a-plan.) But, what about planning for your pets?
They’re likely to be frightened and in need of some special care. Here are four tips for helping your furry friends weather an emergency:
- Set aside emergency pet supplies. Include bottled water, medications, vet records (a boarding facility may require them), a carrier, a blanket, food and a food dish, and other items, depending on your pets’ needs. Don’t forget newspapers in case they are unable to go outside to do their business.
- Plan for their shelter. If the safest place for you during a severe storm is the basement, then that’s the safest place for your pets, too. Don’t leave them outside or corral too many pets into a small area. Even if they typically get along, the stress of the situation may cause them to act out.
- Identify places to go in case of evacuation. Think of hotels that accept pets, or of friends and family who are nearby. Make a list of their phone numbers and addresses, as well as those of a local boarding facility in case you need to stay in a shelter that doesn’t allow pets. Work out a buddy system with neighbors to see that animals are evacuated in the event one of you is not home.
- Don’t let pets roam free, even after things calm down. Fences could be down, as well as power lines, and there could be other hazards on the ground. Pets may still be frightened enough to run off, so keep them close and keep an eye on them. Furthermore, changes in their environment and routine could cause them to act unexpectedly, such as going to the bathroom inside.
Source: Safeco Insurance Safeco.com
(source: www.Safeco.com)
Business Spotlight
Brezo restaurant
Brezo Restaurant is one of the newest restaurants in the town of Richmond. The restaurant has a California Lain Fusion feel, and offers something for everyone’s palette. It is a nice restaurant that offers a variety of dining options to its patrons ranging from traditional menu options and some new healthier options. Since the restaurant opened at the beginning of the year, customers have chosen their own favorites such as chilaquiles, chili chicken, scallops, and many more. The restaurants offer organic meals, and sustainable whenever it is available.
The dining area is very warm and well decorated. It is very comfortable for your group of friends and family. Everyone can enjoy the patio area in the summer evenings, while listening to some music. Come check out their reviews on yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/brezo-richmond
Address: 135 Park Pl., Richmond, CA 94801
Phone: 510-680-5196