Hurricane Daisy, 1962

Here Come the 'Canes!

Zurich offers business owners tips on how to prepare your commercial property for hurricane season.

"Quick, simple, and practiced." Those are the three key elements Zurich says are the most important for an effective hurricane plan. Typically, hurricane season lasts from June to November in the North Atlantic region of the US and can occur on relatively short notice. For business owners on the coast, these storms can mean lost revenue, damaged property and big headaches.

Knowing how to prepare your business and your property prior to the onset of a hurricane is crucial. With so many things to consider, having a plan in place before the season begins can help you avoid missing anything, such as:

• Ensuring emergency power systems are in working order
• Backing up all business data in the event of a power surge
• Checking for the location of utility shutoff valves
• Elevating electrical equipment from ground level
• Keeping up to date contact information for all suppliers, contractors, and personnel.  

Zurich provides an in-depth list of easy and tough actions to be taken within 48 hours and 36 hours of an approaching storm, respectively, plus what to do during and after a storm.

Gretel & Vim in Newport

By May of 1962 things were ramping up for a legendary America's Cup Summer (video). In Australia, the 12 metre challenger Gretel, was loaded onboard The City of Sydney freighter as deck cargo, (along with her trial horse Vim and two tenders) beginning her long voyage to Narragansett Bay, where Columbia and Weatherly were already vying for the defender role. Meanwhile, in Marblehead (MA), Ted Hood's newly designed and rapidly built Nefertiti was tuning up, also hoping to defend the Auld Mug. 

The Kennedys  at Hammersmith

Even the first lady was making preparations for a Newport summer. Jacqueline Kennedy flew into Hammersmith on the afternoon of May 8, 1962 via helicopter. Her tour of several Ocean Drive estates with a local attorney lead to speculation that she was house hunting for a summer residence on Aquidneck Island. 

Happy Birthday Mr. President

Later that month, JFK celebrated his 45th birthday at Madison Square Garden, with a special song from Marilyn Monroe, sadly, this would be her last public appearance.

Natalie Wood sailing

 

Isley Brothers Twist & Shout

1962 Chrysler Newport

Throughout our 50th Anniversary year, visit our History page and watch this space for more notable events in 1962 Newport & beyond...   

Being a homeowner, business owner and even an automobile owner comes with a lot of responsibility. There's much you need to know before you even accept such responsibility, and it's important to continue learning from your experiences and trusted resources throughout the process. The topic of insurance can seem to be a confusing one, with so many things to know and remain aware of. But, it pays to understand the facts. The more knowledge you have, the more prepared you can be.

This 10-question Insurance IQ Quiz from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners offers consumers a chance to test their basic knowledge of insurance policies. If you find this test to be less than an easy A, contact us at Dwyer Insurance for a little refresher course. Take the quiz now!

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