{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Best Defense Is a Good Offense When Preparing for Fire Season","description":"John Otero and Robert Montgomery from 1-800 WATER DAMAGE share tips to help insureds put up their best defense against a fire. As fire season approaches, insureds must start thinking about the best way to protect their home and family against a possible devastating fire event. A lot of preparation and strong partnerships with insurers and restoration professionals are key to ensuring the best outcome should a fire occur. In this podcast, John Otero, Regional Business Coach at 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, and Robert Montgomery, Franchise Owner of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE of Western Montana, provide their best advice for preparing for fire season. You\u2019ll learn: When fire preparedness should ideally begin, and why it\u2019s an ongoing process; Why it\u2019s important for insureds to have a preparedness plan in place and the proactive measures that should be taken, such as creating a \u201cgo bag\u201d with essentials and ensuring adequate insurance coverage;  Why insureds should take pictures of the inside and outside of their home to help document what possessions they have to make it easier if they put in a claim; Some elements of fire preparedness that are commonly overlooked by insurers and restoration professionals, and; The timeline and process insureds should follow that could help insurers and restoration professionals expedite restoration.   ","author_name":"Property & Casualty 360 Perspectives Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.propertycasualty360.com\/","html":"