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Preventing Frozen Pipes: Tips to Avoid Winter’s Grip
You and your home have ridden out one of the coldest nights of the year; the weather is warming when suddenly you hear water running inside a room. It’s a burst pipe, which can lead to substantial damage in your home. How much damage can a broken pipe cause? The...
Simple Ways to Stay Warm This Winter
It happens every fall; as the first frigid Polar air makes its plunge into the U.S., many of us are scrambling to find the hats, gloves and extra layers we put away for summer. Hopefully you have had your HVAC system checked and replaced the filters for maximum warmth...
10 Things to Do with an Extra Hour From Daylight Savings
For most of us, time is a rare commodity. If you had an extra hour, what would you do? Let’s throw out the obvious: get an extra hour of sleep, play with the kids or clean the house, and here are some interesting ideas as the end of Daylight Saving Time this weekend...
October is Fire Prevention Month
October is almost over but the risk for home fires increases as the temperatures drop. To finish out October we want to examine your preparedness. Did you know? On average, 7 people die every day from a home fire On average, 36 people suffer injuries as a result of...
Fall: A Critical Time for Your Yard
As the temperatures cool and the leaves begin to fall, don’t think your yard work is done. Autumn is a critical time for lawns, gardens and other landscaping. What you do now will impact how nice your lawn and garden look next spring. Did you know that fall is when...
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
By Mark Goldberg, California Casualty I have a terrible admission to make: my daughter was bullied and I failed to recognize it. She is now a freshman in college and has used her experience to write her college admissions essay. While she is succeeding at school and...
Lillian Maldonado French NAH October 2014
Lillian Maldonado French, as an educator and superintendent of Mountain View School District, has worked hard to make sure each student is making academic progress. She has integrated ways to provide resources for students, families, and staff in order for students to...
California Casualty Academic Award Winners: Then and Now
$2,500 can go a long way, especially for educators. It’s no secret that teachers spend out-of-pocket money for their students; what might surprise many is how much. A recent study from the National School Supply and Equipment Association found 99 percent of...
5 Satirical Keys to Weight Loss for Teachers
We understand that the day-to-day life of a teacher can be more difficult than many imagine. Hopefully, this humorous take on health and fitness for teachers will brighten your day! It’s not easy to be a dedicated teacher and keep off those unwanted pounds. Here are...
California Casualty Prepared for America’s PrepareAthon
Today is America’s PrepareAthon, the culmination of FEMA’s National Preparedness Month. The idea is for individuals, communities and organizations to be prepared for six specific hazards: Earthquake Flood Hurricane Tornado Wildfire Winter Storm The message is...