A client's experience of the 1994 Northridge earthquake
February is Earthquake Awareness Month and we want our clients to be prepared for this very real risk. That’s why we have an in-house earthquake specialist, Dova Smith, on our team. New client Lori Baker-Schena shared her earthquake experience for our blog Dova recently helped new client Lori Baker-Schena purchase earthquake insurance after she moved […]
Continue reading →As coronavirus continues to impact our community, there are a lot of unknowns and uncertainties. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, fearful, and discouraged. We want you to know you’re not alone. The entire McClain Insurance team is here for you and thinking about you during this difficult time. Over the past 43 years in business, […]
Continue reading →Committed to serving you while keeping our "social distance"
Clients and friends of McClain Insurance, On March 12, many of us heard Governor Jay Inslee’s announcement of community strategies and social distancing plans to minimize COVID-19 exposure, particularly in counties it hardest by the virus. This includes Snohomish County, where our office is located. In his emergency proclamation, Governor Inslee strongly recommended employers should […]
Continue reading →National Preparedness Month Tips from the McClain Insurance Team
From Cinema Under the Stars to Mutt Strut, it’s been a fun-filled summer for the McClain Insurance team. Now the back-to-school season is upon us, which often seems to translate into renewed inspiration to prepare, plan, and organize. September is National Preparedness Month, and as your insurance agents, we’d be remiss not to remind you […]
Continue reading →Residents of Washington and other earthquake-prone regions worldwide are gearing up to celebrate the GREAT SHAKE OUT on October 17th, 2013. Everybody is encouraged to participate in this international earthquake drill, practicing safety measures such as DROP, COVER and HOLD ON. This drill is especially important for Pacific Northwesterners, where earthquake awareness is only […]
Continue reading →Knowing who to call in case of an emergency – Tips for communication in case of emergency in Washington Today, we’d like to share one of our favorite authors’ tips for quick communication in an emergency. Whether you are struck by a natural catastrophe such as an earthquake in Washington State, storm or fire, or you […]
Continue reading →Autumn Greetings! As the weather turns wetter and more blustery by the day here in the Pacific Northwest, our hearts go out to the residents on the East Coast who anticipate Super Storm Sandy (aptly titled the “Frankenstorm” in time for Halloween.) In our staff meeting on Friday morning, our team discussed the consequences of this threatening weather-related catastrophe, hoping […]
Continue reading →We’ve all heard the 3 steps of emergency preparedness: Make a Plan, Build A Kit, Get Involved. But admittedly, it can be hard to translate what we know in our minds, into “real life” practice. Life just gets busy, emergency water containers get used up, the stash of granola bars runs low… and more life […]
Continue reading →Whether you are planning on traveling over the hills and through the woods this winter, or just down the highway, please don’t forget to get your car and equipment winter-ready! Snow storms can hit fast – and whether you have a break-down, an accident, or are simply stuck in traffic, sometimes it’s just that granola bar, […]
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