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Before A Tornado
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After A Tornado
Additional recommendations are available at the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) website: www.disastersafety.org, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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About OneBeacon: OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. is a Bermuda-domiciled holding company that is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "OB." OneBeacon Insurance Group's underwriting companies offer a range of insurance products sold through select independent agents, regional and national brokers, and wholesalers. The company's specialty businesses include OneBeacon Professional Insurance, International Marine Underwriters, Entertainment Brokers International Insurance Services, Specialty Accident and Health, OneBeacon Government Risks, OneBeacon Energy Group, A.W.G. Dewar (tuition refund), collector cars and boats written through Hagerty Insurance Agency, OneBeacon Technology Group, OneBeacon Financial Services, OneBeacon Specialty Property, and Property and Inland Marine.
As one of the oldest property and casualty insurers in the United States, OneBeacon traces its roots to 1831 and the Potomac Fire Insurance Company. Today, OneBeacon's specialty insurance businesses are national in scope while personal lines business is concentrated in the Northeastern United States.
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-- Carefully inspect the roof; it is a first line of defense against most severe weather events. Have it inspected by a reputable professional and make appropriate repairs if needed or recommended. -- Inspect any storm cellars or shelters on the property. When properly constructed and maintained, these can provide shelter against tornados. -- Assess the property exterior to identify any hazards vulnerable to high-wind situations. Trim the landscape, secure signage and consider replacing gravel or rock with shredded materials. -- Review your community's emergency evacuation plans and communicate them to your employees. Identify where the nearest safe shelter is located, if not on the property.
SOURCE OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd.
