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Everything You Need to Know About Auto Recalls
We want our cars to be safe and reliable, yet sometimes, parts malfunction. When it’s a defect that creates a safety risk, the automaker is responsible for fixing it. That’s when you get an auto recall notice. These notices inform car owners that something needs to be...
What to Pack in Your Patrol Car This Winter
It’s cold out there, and if you’re a cop on the beat this winter, you’ll definitely feel it. While winter weather may be uncomfortable, exposure to the cold can be deadly, and frostbite can be permanently disabling. Take steps to make sure you’re safe and comfortable...
Celebrating 100 Days of School
Teachers and students alike have been working hard all year long and they've finally reached 100 days together in the classroom. It's time to celebrate this milestone! Here are some fun activities you can do in your classroom when you reach 100 days of school. ...
Keeping Your Classroom & Students Warm This Winter
It’s hard to learn when you’re cold. It’s also hard to teach. Unfortunately, many of our nation’s schools are older and that means they are likely full of drafty windows and outdated heating systems. And when the temperatures drop, your classroom is colder than anyone...
Common Furnace Problems & How to Fix Them
The furnace is the unsung hero of winter, soldiering on to keep us warm and toasty during the most frigid months of the year. However, we give little thought to this essential household item, unless it becomes temperamental or stops working altogether. When your...
8 Winter Maintenance Tips for Renters
Winter is here and while some renters may not be responsible for every task- like snow or ice removal- this season, there are still important steps you need to take as a tenant to make sure your home or apartment is ready for the cold months ahead. Follow our renter’s...
New Employee Spotlight: JaMar Phelps
We have amazing employees at California Casualty. The New Employee Spotlight is a series aiming to highlight the talented individuals that are brand new to our team. Please help us give them a warm welcome! Today we're spotlighting New Customer Service Specialist,...
Charging Your Phone During a Power Outage
The power’s out and your phone is dangerously low. What can you do to keep its charge for as long as possible, and how can you possibly recharge it when there’s no electricity? Where there’s a will, there’s a way, and we’ve researched the top ways to do so. After all,...
Preparing for Winter Storms
When the temperatures dip low, wind speeds hit high, and precipitation is in the forecast, you could be in the path of a winter storm. These powerful acts of nature have the potential to cut off power and trap you and your family in your home for days, and that’s not...
How to Jump Start Your Car
Car batteries don’t last forever. Luckily, if your car won’t start due to a dead battery, there’s an easy fix. You can jump start it. Jump starting a car transfers the battery power from a live battery in one vehicle to the dead battery in another. It does this by...