Nearly a year ago we came to Northern California’s wine country as it grappled with disaster. We bore witness to longtime partners and friends as they told their stories of devastation and tragedy. We saw the threat of the growing flames and felt for the anxieties of a community we’ve grown to love. When the… [Read More]
Sonoma Pride: Russian River Brewing Company Brews For Wildfire Relief
Santa Rosa, California: It was a typical sunny California afternoon. Clear blue skies, sunshine rays glinting off the windows of shops in downtown Santa Rosa. A light breeze rustled sidewalk shrubs making the warm day all the more pleasant. Only a week ago the scene on this same street was a much different one. Blue… [Read More]
Wine Country Burning: Through the Eyes of a Claims Response Team
It’s human nature. When one first steps foot into a disaster zone a single thought occupies the forefront of the mind. How can I help? As we emerged into the heart of Northern California’s Napa Valley we began encountering the scenes of human triumph and tragedy and that defining question of how to help gradually… [Read More]
