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6/01/2017
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above-average storm season in 2017. NOAA has predicted between 11 and 17 named storms in 2017 that will reach winds of 39 MPH or more, with five of those developing into …
Read More › “Above average hurricane season predicted by NOAA – prepare now by completing your MyAgility profile!”
6/24/2015
Natural disasters aren’t the only reason members may need to utilize the services provided by Agility Recovery. While hurricanes, floods or tornados may be the first thing that comes to mind when considering a loss of office space; fire is …
Read More › “City of Covington utilizes Agility Recovery in the wake of public works fire”
3/17/2014
By Steven Bergman, Director of Information Technology, VMLIP In 2001 Microsoft introduced the Windows XP operating system. In recent years new PC’s were shipped pre-installed with the Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 operating system, however Microsoft continued to …
Read More › “Windows XP reaching end-of-life”
3/06/2014
**Press release from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration During National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 2 to 8, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are calling on individuals across the country …
Read More › “National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 2-8”
1/31/2014
Network attacks and privacy violations are occurring with increasing frequency. While the recent Target and Michaels data breaches are impacting millions, in recent years government and educational organizations have been the lead defendants in lawsuits against organizations that fail to protect …
Read More › “VMLIP's eRisk Hub provides tools to prevent and mitigate data breach losses”
10/09/2013
While the 2013 hurricane season has been milder than most, threats to business continuity don’t always come from the Atlantic. As Virginia has seen over the past few years, earthquakes, flooding, derechos, tornadoes, and other localized disasters like fires can …
Read More › “Can you hear me now? Prepare your entity to ensure telecommunications in the event of an emergency”
5/08/2013
Is your entity one of the 66 percent of VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) members without a business continuity plan in place? Do you know where you would conduct business in the event your building was to become uninhabitable? Do you …
Read More › “Hurricanes, tornadoes, derecho’s – are you prepared for what may come this storm season?”
2/19/2013
The VMLIP 2011 – 2012 Annual Report is now available online. The theme of this year’s report is partnership. Inside, in addition to financial information, readers will find information on how Virginia’s local governmental entities joined together in risk management …
Read More › “Partnership is the focus of the VMLIP 2011 – 2012 Annual Report”
1/29/2013
Boiler and Machinery coverage isn’t on the forefront of most people’s minds. It is the type of coverage that we only think about when something goes wrong. To lessen the chance of something going wrong, the Commonwealth of Virginia has …
Read More › “Overview: Boiler and Machinery Coverage”
12/12/2012
Nearly a year after a Thanksgiving Day fire destroyed the City of Poquoson’s public works facility, city officials, employees and representatives from VML Insurance Programs gathered on Nov. 14 to dedicate a new public works building. The fire began last …
Read More › “Poquoson opens new public works building after 2011 Thanksgiving fire”
6/05/2012
Earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes – “oh my.” Last year in Virginia we experienced each of these. Hurricane season started June 1, and while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a near-normal hurricane season this year, “near-normal” still means …
Read More › “Is your entity prepared for hurricane season?”
3/08/2012
Between Feb. 28 and March 3 two storms delivered numerous tornadoes throughout the United States, including an EF1 tornado with 86 – 110 mph winds which struck the Ewing area of Lee County in Southwest Virginia. The storms pushed through …
Read More › “Tornadoes: Is your entity prepared?”
12/21/2011
More often than not property damage from fires is predominantly a result of water damage from putting the fire out. This was the case for the City of Poquoson. A fire on Thanksgiving day began in the ceiling around the …
Read More › “City of Poquoson utilizes business recovery services through Agility”