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Receive Up to $3,000 Toward an Earthquake Retrofit

The California Earthquake Authority Brace + Bolt (CEA BB) program helps homeowners lessen the potential for damage during an earthquake. CEA BB offers up to $3,000 toward a code-compliant seismic retrofit for houses that qualify.

A Brace and Bolt Retrofit

In a CEA BB retrofit, the foundation is bolted, and ...

Daily Acts

Have you heard of a local non profit called Daily Acts? As part of their stewardship circle, we were invited to attend their Ripple The World Fundraising Breakfast last Thursday, October 24th - the morning after the Kincade Fire began. This was before we realized how immensely this fire would ...

An Ode to Fire Crews

The latest status update from Cal Fire, "Fire personnel made good progress in their fire fighting efforts overnight due to favorable weather conditions. Access to the northern part of the fire remains challenging because of steep terrain and narrow roads, but firefighters will continue to build on the progress they ...

The Kincade Fire, Evacuation Centers, and Resources

Sending an update to anyone in need of resources in these scary and stressful times. We appreciate how concise the information provided by the Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information site is. Check out all their resources here: https://socoemergency.org/. All information on their site is available in ...

Earthquakes On The Mind!

With a recent Bay Area earthquake measuring in at a magnitude of 4.5 and the 30 year anniversary of the 1989 Loma Prieta quake, we've got earthquakes on the mind. It can be hard not to let the paranonia of natural disasters weigh on you, but that anxiety is a natural reaction ...

Power Outages

Hey fellow power outage victims! It sounds like we're almost in the clear from the threatening Diablo winds. It can be VERY frustrating to experience a loss of power at your home or business. We, at Barber Insurance, sure as heck appreciate to be without power if it means we ...

We're Married, now what?

While we were in the throes of event preparations for our recent 50th Birthday Party and Humane Society fundraiser, one of our team members (and part of the family!) tied the knot. We're so excited for Amber and her new Hubby! This got us thinking about how marriage (AND domestic ...

6 Wildfire Evacuation Preparation Tips

The 2017 wildfire season was one of the most devastating on record, and totaled  more than $18 billion in damages. While wildfire season often occurs during the summer, a wildfire could start at any time if the conditions are right. With how unpredictable and fast the wildfires ...

Prizes Galore!

Come wiggle your booty to music from the Amity Janes (featuring our CFO and Managing Partner, Cheryl), play for prizes, kiss the (actual) World's Ugliest Dog (and take home a polaroid to prove it), chow down on food from El Coronel's Food Truck, and quench ...

50th Anniversary Musings with Cheryl

A Note From Our Managing Partner, Cheryl Fessenden: 50 Years sounds pretty monumental, and certainly has us reflecting. We are grateful for good companies and vendors that make the daily interactions effective and meaningful, grateful for our hard working team who show up everyday with a smile, and most of all, ...

Replacing Roof Gutters

Roof gutters are an essential part of the drainage system of your home and they must be maintained in good condition to keep water from getting into the fabric of the building. Guttering that is in poor condition needs to be replaced to protect your home and its contents from ...

Senior Safety Tips

Mature drivers have the advantage of experience over their younger counterparts, but should also be aware of some changes than can affect your driving abilities. Here are some simple tips than can help keep you safe on the road at any age. Avoid Nighttime Driving  Decline in eyesight is ...