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Show Page 10 tftlfc (Etmcs-fcfo- Nephi, Utah e up to 75 percent of the buildings located in areas with high risk of flooding are not covered by flood insurance. WIIS offers two, free companion materials on flood safety and flood insurance, Don't Let Flood Damage Wipe You Out," and Flood Damage is not Water Damage. Residents of Rocky Mountain region need to prepare for natures disasters It takes about a year to fully experience all of Mother Natures moods in the Rocky Mountain Region. But, take it from the e residents of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, you want to learn about and take steps to protect yourlong-tim- self and your home from wildfire, hail, tornado, flood, and earthquake as soon as possible. Tb introduce newcomers to the area, and to reacquaint residents who were spared this year, to the damage Mother Nature can wreak, Western Insurance Information Service (WIIS) offers the following summary of what can, and often does, happen in the beautiful Rocky Mountain Region. Wildfire: This has been a particularly bad year for wildfire in all of the western states. With more and more homeowners choosing to build in wooded areas, foothills, grasslands and on mountainsides for the spectacular views and privacy, the wild fires are endangering more tle or no warning, often homes than ever. But, there are ways you can protect your home from wildfire. WIIS offers a free publication, Protect Your Dream from Wildfire, which provides 29 specific tips that could save your home from the destruction of a wildfire. Hail: This year also has seen a lot of hailstorms, but, with the official hail season over now, it may be safe to say that 1996 has not been a record year for severe hailstorm damage. The years most damaging hailstorm hit northwest Denver suburbs on May 22, causing an estimated $122 million in insured damage. WIIS offers a free brochure, If a Hailstorm Hits, to help you prepare for and deal with the next hailstorm. Tornado: The big thunderheads that bring hail to our region also spawn tornadoes, with June traditionally recording the greatest number of tornadoes. Tornadoes usually strike suddenly with lit Wednesday, September 11, 1996 California. All of the states in the Rocky Mountain Region have experienced temblors, but Utah is especially at risk because of its Wasatch Fault, and the Yellowstone area in Wyoming has had its share of quakes. An earth- - Blood drive Thursday at Stake Center resultproper- ing in death, iqjury and ty damage. This year, Cimarron, New Mexico, experienced its first When you see a sign that says tornado, which state officials estimate caused nearly $2 million Blood Drive, do you plan to give in damage. WIIS offers a free blood? Our Blood Bank is expepublication, Tornado Safety riencing an all time low in the Tips Can Save Lives, which pro- blood supply right now. Would vides guidelines for what to do you please consider donating before, during and after a torna- your blood on Thursday, Septemdo strikes. ber 12th, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 Flood: Flooding in the Rocky p.m. at the Nephi Stake Center, Mountain Region often occurs as 351 North 100 West. flash floods that arrive with litLittle children, babies, mothtle or no warning as a result of ers and fathers, grandparents heavy rain after a dry spell or and other loved ones are relying rapid snowmelt in the moun- upon our blood supply each and tains. As our population grows, every day. They need and greatmore and more construction is ly appreciate your help. Anyone taking place in flood plains, put- from 18 years to 70 years of age ting residents at risk. Many ho- may donate. A 17 year old may meowners mistakenly believe donate if they bring a permission their homeowners insurance pol- form signed by their parent or icy covers flood damage. It guardian. Please eat a good meal and doesnt, because flood insurance is a separate policy purchased bring your picture ID. We look through the National Flood In- forward to seeing you. If you surance Program. 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