The Importance of Renters Insurance

9/25/2019 (Permalink)

Hillcrest Apartments Lightning Fire September 2019

Firefighters believe lightning sparked a fire at the Hillcrest Apartments on East Main Street at Shepherd Court in Waukesha, WI a few weeks ago. This is one of the largest fires our city as seen this year. This tragic event, happened so quickly, without a moment to prepare. 

It wasn't shortly after, that we received a call about the disaster. This building was severely damaged on the 3^rd floor and it caused over 300 residents to be displaced from their homes. 

Less than 20% of the tenants had renters insurance. 

Renter’s insurance is very inexpensive and worth every penny.  You may trust yourself not to cause an accident. You may be one of the most careful tenants out there. But it is the unknown or the neighbors that can cause these types of issues right when you are least expecting it. You will be the one forced to deal with the aftermath, so why not retrieve coverage before its too late.

If a disaster occurs and you do not have renter’s insurance, it will be your financial responsibility to box and move everything out, clean and deodorize the items, pay for temporary storage, and then move your items back in. The stress alone can be daunting.  

The Red Cross has opened a shelter at Elmbrook Church for these displaced residents, and Goodwill is also assisting.

Our hearts pour out to these families, as we keep them in our prayers and we ask you to do the same.