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Sunday, August 01, 2010 

It is the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and this month's tip focuses on protecting valuables such as artwork from moisture.

• Avoid basement storage of art and valuables

•  Protect artwork from moisture from above and below. Raise valuables above floor level, and if a storm or flood is imminent , consider moving them to a higher floor if possible. Protect from above and below with heavy plastic or tarps Keep gutters and drains unclogged

• Check plumbing fixtures and sprinkler systems periodically and fix leaks

• Neither business insurance nor homeowners' insurance covers damage from "rising water." You do not have to live in a flood zone to purchase flood insurance. More information

A listing of disaster planning resources is available at the Studio Protector web site.

A disaster-prepping checklist is also available at www.studioprotector.org. 

Other "Tips of the Month" are available at http://studioprotector.org/PressRoom/TipoftheMonth.aspx . You may reproduce these tips in newsletters, blogs, email blasts, and social networking sites. Please credit CERF+ and provide a link back to www.studioprotector.org.

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