Flood risk zones

Flood risk zones are areas that are prone to flooding. Each zone has a different flood risk, low to moderate and high. Depending on the location, flood insurance rates will vary. Those with a higher risk will pay less than properties in a low to moderate zone. High-risk properties require flood insurance before banks can release a mortgage. When purchasing flood insurance for the first time, you may have many questions, and Holt Flood Insurance is here to help. Such as, do I go with a private company or the NFIP? Do I need flood insurance in a . . . [More]

Flood risk zones

Flood risk zones are areas that are prone to flooding. Each zone has a different flood risk, low to moderate and high. Depending on the location, flood insurance rates will vary. Those with a higher risk will pay less than properties in a low to moderate zone. High-risk properties require flood insurance before banks can release a mortgage. When purchasing flood insurance for the first time, you may have many questions, and Holt Flood Insurance is here to help. Such as, do I go with a private company or the NFIP? Do I need flood insurance in a . . . [More]

3 SIMPLE But PROFESSIONAL Animated Text Titles (After Effects)

Watch our latest tutorial to learn 3 Easy Animated Text Titles in After Effects! The post 3 SIMPLE But PROFESSIONAL Animated Text Titles (After Effects) appeared first on You Want Pizzazz. . . . [More]

3 SIMPLE But PROFESSIONAL Animated Text Titles (After Effects)

Watch our latest tutorial to learn 3 Easy Animated Text Titles in After Effects! The post 3 SIMPLE But PROFESSIONAL Animated Text Titles (After Effects) appeared first on You Want Pizzazz. . . . [More]

house flood insurance requirements

The requirements for flood insurance for a house can vary depending on several factors, including its location, whether it's in a flood zone, and the mortgage lender's policies.Here are some general guidelines regarding flood insurance requirements for houses: Flood Zone Determination: Properties located in high-risk flood zones designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are typically required to have flood insurance if they have a mortgage from a federally regulated or insured lender.These high-risk flood zones are identified . . . [More]

house flood insurance requirements

The requirements for flood insurance for a house can vary depending on several factors, including its location, whether it's in a flood zone, and the mortgage lender's policies.Here are some general guidelines regarding flood insurance requirements for houses: Flood Zone Determination: Properties located in high-risk flood zones designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are typically required to have flood insurance if they have a mortgage from a federally regulated or insured lender.These high-risk flood zones are identified . . . [More]

WordPress 5.5 is here! 5 things you need to know

It’s here! The official release of WordPress 5.5, a major update stuffed with new features and improvements. Not only does this release come with improvements to the block editor, it also allows you to edit inline images, gives you an improved content preview and much (much!) more. To give you an idea of what this means for you, we’ve listed the most important features and changes in this blog post. Enjoy! Table of contents 1. Improvements to the block editor2. Edit images inline3. Improved content previews4. Automated updates for plugin . . . [More]

WordPress 5.5 is here! 5 things you need to know

It’s here! The official release of WordPress 5.5, a major update stuffed with new features and improvements. Not only does this release come with improvements to the block editor, it also allows you to edit inline images, gives you an improved content preview and much (much!) more. To give you an idea of what this means for you, we’ve listed the most important features and changes in this blog post. Enjoy! Table of contents 1. Improvements to the block editor2. Edit images inline3. Improved content previews4. Automated updates for plugin . . . [More]

CHR’s Newest Board Member Recognized as HBJ 2020 40 Under Forty Honoree

Miranda Muro Age: 30 Company: Foodshare Title: Deputy Chief Operating Officer No. of years with current company: 6 Town where I live: Vernon Town where I work: Bloomfield College: Clark University Highest degree: Master’s degree in community development and planning Miranda Muro is the deputy chief operating officer of Foodshare, Greater Hartford’s regional food bank, where she oversees community programming and organizational planning. Muro has dedicated her career to the nonprofit sector and is passionate about creating a futur . . . [More]

CHR’s Newest Board Member Recognized as HBJ 2020 40 Under Forty Honoree

Miranda Muro Age: 30 Company: Foodshare Title: Deputy Chief Operating Officer No. of years with current company: 6 Town where I live: Vernon Town where I work: Bloomfield College: Clark University Highest degree: Master’s degree in community development and planning Miranda Muro is the deputy chief operating officer of Foodshare, Greater Hartford’s regional food bank, where she oversees community programming and organizational planning. Muro has dedicated her career to the nonprofit sector and is passionate about creating a futur . . . [More]

In Memoriam: Betty Domer

CHR recently lost a wonderful friend: our former Chairman of the Board of Directors and longstanding volunteer, Betty Domer.  She will be deeply missed and left a tremendous legacy in Connecticut. Betty’s involvement with CHR spanned more than 20 years, including her service on our Board and more recently, as a member of the Development Committee. Betty volunteered at all of CHR’s Golf & Tennis Outings, 5Ks and the 50th Birthday Gala in 2016. She was always ready to help in any way. CHR was one of the many nonprofits she supported locally . . . [More]

In Memoriam: Betty Domer

CHR recently lost a wonderful friend: our former Chairman of the Board of Directors and longstanding volunteer, Betty Domer.  She will be deeply missed and left a tremendous legacy in Connecticut. Betty’s involvement with CHR spanned more than 20 years, including her service on our Board and more recently, as a member of the Development Committee. Betty volunteered at all of CHR’s Golf & Tennis Outings, 5Ks and the 50th Birthday Gala in 2016. She was always ready to help in any way. CHR was one of the many nonprofits she supported locally . . . [More]

firm map

A Firm map (flood insurance rate map) shows flood hazard areas, the level of risk, and the cost to insure property in that area. These maps are used by the NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) to determine what actions need to be taken in an area that is at risk for flooding.If you own your property or rent, flood insurance is essential to protect your home or business and its contents. Without it, you could be spending thousands of dollars on repairs. Flood insurance covers everything from flooring, baseboard repairs, appliances, electronic . . . [More]

firm map

A Firm map (flood insurance rate map) shows flood hazard areas, the level of risk, and the cost to insure property in that area. These maps are used by the NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) to determine what actions need to be taken in an area that is at risk for flooding.If you own your property or rent, flood insurance is essential to protect your home or business and its contents. Without it, you could be spending thousands of dollars on repairs. Flood insurance covers everything from flooring, baseboard repairs, appliances, electronic . . . [More]

How Long Does it Take to Make a Website

When you're starting to think about getting a website made for you or your business, one of the most important things to consider is the timeline. Depending on how you go about getting your site built the timeline can be very different. If you just need a simple and easy website, then it's possible to set one up quickly using a website building service such as Wix, WordPress, or Squarespace. These services all have simple and elegant templates that look professional and are easy to customize. Using them to build your website can realistically t . . . [More]

How Long Does it Take to Make a Website

When you're starting to think about getting a website made for you or your business, one of the most important things to consider is the timeline. Depending on how you go about getting your site built the timeline can be very different. If you just need a simple and easy website, then it's possible to set one up quickly using a website building service such as Wix, WordPress, or Squarespace. These services all have simple and elegant templates that look professional and are easy to customize. Using them to build your website can realistically t . . . [More]

5 Free Animated Lower Thirds Templates for After Effects

Download the Free Lower Thirds Templates Here! Create clean, professional lower thirds with this easy-to-use After Effects template! How to Use Download the template & fonts here. Open the After Effects file and choose a template. Altering Text Titles Select the Horizontal Type Tool at the top of your screen (or keyboard shortcut: CMD+T). Select either text layer (Name or Title) in the timeline below, then click the text on the screen to change what it says. Highlight the text and open the Character panel (to the right of the screen) to . . . [More]

5 Free Animated Lower Thirds Templates for After Effects

Download the Free Lower Thirds Templates Here! Create clean, professional lower thirds with this easy-to-use After Effects template! How to Use Download the template & fonts here. Open the After Effects file and choose a template. Altering Text Titles Select the Horizontal Type Tool at the top of your screen (or keyboard shortcut: CMD+T). Select either text layer (Name or Title) in the timeline below, then click the text on the screen to change what it says. Highlight the text and open the Character panel (to the right of the screen) to . . . [More]

How to properly use a dryer

Many people view the automatic clothes dryer as a necessity to everyday life, alongside the washing machine. Some areas don’t tolerate outdoor clotheslines, and dryer racks aren’t the best choice for larger items. Many of us simply do not have the time for clothes to air dry, but are you using your automatic dryer to its full potential?Getting Good Looking Clothes from Your DryerUsing your dryer efficiently is more complex than simply pushing a button. Take the time to learn how to use your machine’s various heat levels and settings to yo . . . [More]

How to properly use a dryer

Many people view the automatic clothes dryer as a necessity to everyday life, alongside the washing machine. Some areas don’t tolerate outdoor clotheslines, and dryer racks aren’t the best choice for larger items. Many of us simply do not have the time for clothes to air dry, but are you using your automatic dryer to its full potential?Getting Good Looking Clothes from Your DryerUsing your dryer efficiently is more complex than simply pushing a button. Take the time to learn how to use your machine’s various heat levels and settings to yo . . . [More]