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title: Insurance Blog | The Russell Agency, LLC in Southport, Connecticut
description: Read the Russell Insurance blog for local, interesting and up-to-date Connecticut insurance news.
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# INSURANCE BLOG

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[**Crime Prevention Begins at Home** — **I always lock my doors when** **I leave my house. What else can I do to prevent a** **break-in?** — Make your home appear occupied. Timers are inexpensive and can be effective at fooling thieves. Use them to turn lamps and radios on and off at various times of the day and night in different rooms of the… — May 11, 2020](/blog/2020/crime-prevention-begins-at-home)

[**It might be time to spring clean your insurance** — Spring may be the time of year for cleaning out closets and drawers and organizing attics and cellars, but it also is a great time to clean up your insurance coverages. It is important to look at your insurance coverage at least once a year. As your life changes so do your insurance needs. Call… — May 8, 2020](/blog/2020/it-might-be-time-to-spring-clean-your-insurance)

[**A household inventory—well worth the time** — What is a household inventory and why do I need one? — A household inventory could prove invaluable if you lost some or all of your household belongings in a fire, burglary or natural disaster. A household inventory is a list of all the personal belongings in your home including when and where you… — May 6, 2020](/blog/2020/a-household-inventory-well-worth-the-time)

[**Flooding Will Double Worldwide by 2030** — A new World Resources Institute report found that 147 million people will be hit by floods from rivers and coasts annually by 2030, compared with 72 million people just 10 years ago. Damages to urban property will soar from $174 billion to $712 billion per year. By 2050, 221 million people will be… — May 4, 2020](/blog/2020/flooding-will-double-worldwide-by-2030)

[**Keep Your Pets Safe in a Disaster** — A safe home, a regular routine, a soft bed – the things that bring you comfort bring your pet comfort, too. It’s so important to give some advance thought to how you’d handle your pet responsibilities during and after a disastrous storm or other event. — Your family emergency plan should include… — May 1, 2020](/blog/2020/keep-your-pets-safe-in-a-disaster)

[**Hurricanes and Flood....Oh My!!!** — According to H. Jackson Brown Jr., “the best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” At our agency, we strive to do our best to help you prepare for your tomorrow—especially if your tomorrow includes a natural disaster such as a hurricane or flood. — Storms caused by hurricanes can… — May 1, 2020](/blog/2020/hurricanes-and-flood-oh-my)

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