Carol Chastang Quotations

A relatively small investment of time and money now may prevent severe damage and disruption of life and business in the future.

Compared to other disasters we've worked with, this is unprecedented.

Consider business interruption insurance that assists you with operating needs during a period of shutdown. It may help you meet payrolls, pay vendors and purchase inventory until you are in full operation again.

Every area in the country is subject to some kind of disaster - flood, hurricane, earthquake, to name a few. Even man-made disasters - oil spill, civil unrest, fire - can devastate the surrounding neighborhood and economy. Even though an area has never been damaged before, there is no guarantee that it will not happen tomorrow.

Make it a regular annual procedure to review and update your insurance. Also remember that insurance on mortgaged property probably only covers the lender with nothing left over for you.

Be a little pessimistic now, and assume it can happen to you. Develop a disaster plan for your home or business now so you can rest a little more easily in the future.

Many lenders may not have discussed the STAR program specifically with the borrower.

Set up relationships in advance and maintain them. Place occasional orders so that they regard you as an active customer when you need them.

It is full of suggestions on steps you can take to protect your building, contents, employees and customers.

This is unlike any disaster we've ever had to handle.