Personal property losses caused by overland flooding are typically not covered by insurance. The heavy rainfalls and subsequent overland flooding events on November 2-3, 2014 in North and West Vancouver have resulted in the events being declared eligible for assistance by Emergency Management BC. Homeowners and residents who suffer property […]
Read more →On August 24th 2014 in the early morning, San Francisco was hit by a 6.0 earthquake. Not a very large quake in the scheme of things. The problem is that this small quake caused $4 Billion in property damage and business interruption losses. A large quake in […]
Read more →BC’s professional fire fighters urge everyone to have a safe, happy Halloween. Halloween fireworks can cause injuries serious enough to require emergency room treatment if they are used improperly. Severe injuries caused by fireworks can include burns, lacerations, amputations, and blindness. Children from age 5 to 14 […]
Read more →Most people are aware of the dangers of drinking and driving but don’t realize thatdriving while drowsy can be just as fatal. Like alcohol, driver fatigue slows reaction time, decreases awareness, impairs judgment and increases the risk of crashing. Click Here for further details from the Insurance […]
Read more →Take one less car trip a week without getting out of your car. TravelSmart driving is that easy. Let’s face it. Some days you just need your vehicle. A hectic schedule with lots of appointments, school drop-offs and errands doesn’t always make it easy to walk, cycle […]
Read more →Here is a chart from LiveSmart BC on how much a person can save yearly by slightly reducing the speed they go. Check it out here.
Read more →Transportation accounts for 36 per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions in British Columbia, and is the single largest source of personal emissions for most people. Here are some tips from LiveSmart BC to help you cut down on greenhouse gases and also save some money on […]
Read more →Roundabouts are not seen that often, and there have not been that many in the area in the past. Many new and older drivers are confused when it comes to using a Roundabout. A roundabout is a circular intersection without stop signs or electronic signals.Traffic flows counter-clockwise […]
Read more →The Vancouver Police Department has put out some safety tips for seniors, ranging from advice for elder abuse to different fraud scams commonly used on senior citizens. Click here for the link.
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