World Water Day

The International World Water Day is held annually on March 22 as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

It's nice to know that we have access to fresh water everyday. We can turn on the faucet to fill our glasses with ease and some have water filters attached to the sink to ensure freshness. But there are many countries and citizens who do not have access like this and it has to be a challenge each day to find clean water. After a major disaster like an earthquake, typhoon, drought or Tsunami, fresh water is in short supply to fulfill the needs of the communities. Furthermore, many times the water isn't safe to drink given disease and cleanliness. World Water Day is very important for ways to bring freshwater to everyone!

Shelter Dogs to the Rescue

Wonderful story on using shelter dogs in disaster rescues. It gives the shelter dogs a chance at life and saving lives too. Heroes indeed!

Renter's Insurance, So Worth It

Yesterday a fire broke out at my neighbor's town home. A brush fire somehow started and the home sustained heavy damage to the siding and to the one next door that's empty and for sale. The young couple and their three children made it out safely and they will be able to stay there which is good news. They are renting the town home and she mentioned that they do not have renter's insurance.

As a homeowner, I have to have insurance. A renter's insurance policy is optional and many people just aren't covered. Although, I am hearing that some apartment complexes are requiring tenants to have renter's insurance and I suspect private landlords may be too. Don't be left uncovered even though you are just renting. Determine how much it will cost to replace your items and get a renter's policy that will cover any losses. Check with the insurance company that covers your car because you can usually get a discount if you have multiple coverages with the same company. It's so worth it!