Ocean City Fire Marshal Ryan Whittington visits Delmarva Condominium Managers Association

In the middle of the cold snap, the Ocean City Fire Marshal visited the members of the Delmarva Condo Managers Association. We enjoyed an excellent chicken and dumplings luncheon supplied by the great people at The Princess Royale, while Mr. Whittington asked us to help spread the word on what we all can do to…

National Flood Insurance Program authorized through January 19th

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was authorized for a five year period that ended on September 30th. Since then there has been three short-term extensions. Currently the program expires on January 19th. Check out the news article from Insurance Business Magazine that reviews the importance of a long term authorization of the National Flood…

Online Safety Tips

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here are some helpful tips for keeping yourself safe online. Get creative with your passwords. Don't use common ones like your birth year or your birth date. Use multiple types of characters, from uppercase and lowercase letters to symbols and numbers. The longer the password the better! Don't use…

Take Charge of Breast Health

Breast exams are extremely useful in detecting cancer early. Clinical exams, breast self-exams (BSEs) and mammograms should be completed regularly so that it is possible to determine if there are changes in breast tissue, indicating breast cancer or other potentially harmful conditions. Clinical Exams and Mammograms The American Cancer Society recommends clinical breast exams every…

Protect Your Home from Water Damage

Most people would probably guess that the majority of homeowners claims are fire claims, but they're not. Fire claims can be extreme, often a total loss, but the most common homeowners claim is water damage. Whether it's from inside our outside your home, water can do serious damage. Here's some tips from the Insurance Information…

Making Emergency Preparedness Fun for Kids

Having a family emergency preparedness plan is essential, especially in coastal areas or other places prone to natural disasters. If you have a family with children, getting your children involved is an essential part of the plan. Facing a natural disaster is scary for everyone, but especially for kids. If they are involved in the…