December 24, 2014
Studded tires are losing traction with Oregon drivers. The state Department of Transportation has released a report showing only 4 percent of registered vehicles in Oregon were equipped with studded tires in 2014. That’s down from 16 percent at the …
December 12, 2014
A Pineapple Express “super storm” now lashing California may be driven by climate change, a report states. Yet however strong the storm and no matter what’s causing it, California’s ongoing storm would need to be replicated at least five more …
December 19, 2012
Washington education officials are using a $1.1 million federal grant to help schools prepare for natural disasters. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction is working with 35 school districts across the state to develop a statewide emergency plan. …
November 19, 2012
Metar Weather is expanding the rollout of its weather risk protection insurance products to snow removal professionals, buyers of snow removal services and ski resort operators in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern regions to help protect them from winter weather …
January 23, 2012
The remnants of a Pacific storm that moved into the West are continuing to create weather hazards and bring back winter-like conditions following a long period of warm weather throughout the region today into tonight, according to the National Weather …
July 27, 2011
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) _ The natural gas shortage that slammed the state last winter cost insurance companies $55 million in claims. A memo from the state Public Regulation Commission’s Insurance Division says homeowners received the most help representing 7,422 …
January 17, 2011
Snow can be more than an irritant and disruption for small businesses. It can also be a legal liability. This is the season for insurance agents and brokers to remind their clients of their potential liability: Let’s say there’s been …