Mid-Valley Claims Association News Network - December 2014

Mid-Valley Claims Association News Network

December 2014 Volume XXI • Number XI

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“Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On!” at November MVCA - See page 2

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“Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On!” at November MVCA

By Lynna Harrison The Mid Valley Claims Association was treated to a very comprehensive presentation entitled “Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On!” from Mr. Michael Brown, CPCU, CCRA, Property Department Manager for Golden Bear Insurance.

Mr. Brown brought to light reminders of the devastation that happens, how, as an adjuster, your awareness will assist your client during a disaster, as well as discussion about various magnitudes of quakes.

The room at Papapavlo’s was filled to capacity, with a rather boisterous crowd.

Mr. Brown explained that the measure of Earthquakes has not actually been done on the commonly known “Richter Scale” since about 1970. Scientists now use the “Moment Magnitude” scale (abbreviated as MMS; denoted as MW or M). Similar to the old system, MMS is used by seismologists to measure the size of earthquakes in terms of the energy released, but allows for measures outside the boundaries of the Richter Scale.

The “magnitude” of a temblor is based on the seismic moment of the earthquake, which he explained is equal to the rigidity of the Earth multiplied by the average amount of slip on the fault, and the size of the area that slipped.

The scale was developed in the 1970s to succeed the 1930s-era Richter magnitude scale (ML), which was deemed limited in scope.

Even though the formulas are different, the new scale retains the familiar continuum of magnitude values defined by the older one. The MMS is now the scale used to estimate magnitudes for all modern large earthquakes by the United States Geological Survey.

Mr. Brown shared a series of slides from various events, illustrating effectively different types of quakes, as well as the extent of devastation depending on various factors.

The 2011 Tohoku earthquake, for example, struck offshore of Japan, along a subduction zone where two of Earth’s tectonic plates collide. In a subduction zone, he said, one plate slides beneath another into the mantle, the hotter layer beneath the crust. The great plates MVCA President Deena Lucero thanked guest stick and slip, causing speaker Michael Brown for his very informative earthquake presentation. earthquakes.

East of Japan, the Pacific plate dives beneath the overriding Eurasian plate. The temblor completely released centuries of built up stress between the two tectonic plates, a recent study found.

Less than an hour after the earthquake, the

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Beth Ossino, of Golden Bear Insurance, was one of numerous door prize winners.

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Luncheon meetings are held the THIRD FRIDAY of each month at Papapavlo’s in Stockton, except where indicated.

Association December 2014

Volume XXI • Number XI

Updates at: www.MidValleyClaims.org

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2 - A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On at 3 - 2014-2015 Upcoming MVCA Events

4 - MVCA President’s Message 5 - A Whole Lot of Fun! at

6 - MVCAAN Services Directory December 19 MVCA

7 - People On The Move

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November 21 MVCA

- 2014 MVCA Officers & Board of Directors

Christmas Luncheon - MVCA Heroes Toys for Tots Donation

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Join Us This Friday for a Special Holiday Luncheon!

December Message from MVCA President Deena Lucero It’s that time of year once again… warm fires, hot chocolate (or hot totties :-) ) and…..thank goodness…. rain gear!

I would like to thank Michael Brown, CPCU, CCRA, Property Department Manager for Golden Bear, for his unique and informative presentation on, “A Whole Lot of Shaking Going On: California Earthquakes and You.” Mr. Brown discussed some very “earth moving” situations all over the world.

All Members, please mark your calendar for the following date(s): • December 19th – Holiday luncheon (Please remember to bring your “Toys for Tots” again this year. Each year our Association donates bags of toys to children who may not have a present to open. The toys need to be unwrapped and can be for a boy or a girl.)

For the month of December, we will be having our annual “MVCA Heroes” luncheon. We have arranged for several of our own MVCA members to discuss some of the wonderful and charitable things they have been doing for individuals and other organizations. We

had such a wonderful response to the “MVCA Heroes” the past couple of years; we decided to have it every year. Thank you to all of our caring members and hope everyone will be able to attend.

As stated at last month’s luncheon, we will be announcing our 2015 MVCA Board Members.

At this month’s luncheon we will have extra special raffle prizes, so plan to load up on tickets!!!! For each toy you bring, you receive one FREE raffle ticket. That means, 10 toys…10 FREE raffle ticketsJ Finally….we will top the day off with wonderful complimentary desserts for each attendee. This is the MVCA’s gift to you for spending the afternoon with us.

Hope to see you there!!!!!

If you have not already sent in your annual membership, please feel free to renew your membership online or by mail. Go to www.

MidValleyClaims.org/join.html.

MVCA President,

Deena Lucero

2014 Mid-Valley Claims Association President Frontier Adjusters (209) 478-1422 • cell (209) 603-5006 midvalleyclaims@gmail.com

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Whole Lot of Shaking Going On! continued from page 2

first of many tsunami waves hit Japan’s coastline. The tsunami waves reached run-up heights (how far the wave surges inland above sea level) of up to 133 feet and traveled inland as far as 6 miles. The quake actually shifted the Earth on its axis between 4 and 10 degrees.

He discussed the devastating 7.0M quake that flattened Haiti in January 2010. Less than two months later, a far more vicious temblor, measuring in at 8.0M - five times as strong as the one in Haiti - hit Chile. While devastation was still severe, the comparison between the two was staggering. Some 600 lives were lost in the Chilean quake, while some 220,000 people died in the Haitian disaster.

Mr. Brown also talked about the South Napa earthquake in and around the city of Napa, California on August 24 this year.

Measuring in at 6.0 on the Moment Magnitude scale, this temblor caused some $400 million in property damage, but the loss of life was next to none.

Mr. Brown also touched on the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake, and talked about the San Andreas Faultline, as surrounding smaller faults.

At 6.9M, the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake occurred in northern California on October 17 at 5:04 p.m. local time. The shock was centered in a sparsely populated area approximately 10 mi (16 km) northeast of Santa Cruz on a section of the San Andreas Fault System and was named for the nearby Loma Prieta peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The shock was responsible for 63 deaths and 3,757 injuries in the affected areas.

Mr. Brown’s accompanying slide show presentation drove home the need for everyone to maintain readiness and awareness, to be prepared for the next “big one”. The depth of information he shared provided a valuable learning experience for all present.

Announcements at the meeting included one from Jack Corry of Water, Smoke and Mold Removal, who is the incoming President for the 2015 The Claims Conference of Northern California.

Jack announced the dates as August 11-12, 2015. Please note the dates! The theme this year will be “Hot August Claims”.

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December 19, 2 014 For our annual

Holiday Luncheon This is our Toys For Tots Drive, and our opportunity recognize some of our members going above and beyond in the greater community - our “MVCA Heroes!” at

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501 N. Lincoln Center, Stockton

Purchase your monthly lunch, and pay your annual membership dues online, directly, at: www.MidValleyClaims.org Choice of Luncheon Entree Served

Just $22 for paid 2014 Members $28 for Non-Members or No Reservations Or, for payment by cash or check at the door, please make your reservations now with 2014 MVCA Pres./Tres. Deena Lucero: 209-603-5006, or midvalleyclaims@gmail.com

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CONTRACTORS - ELECTRICAL

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CONTRACTORS - GENERAL RESTORATION

BELFOR USA - Grant Cody 3132 Dwight Rd Ste 300 (209) 339-4301 • Fax (209) 339-4302 Elk Grove, CA 95758 grant.cody@us.belfor.com K2GC GENERAL CONTRACTOR, INC. - Ken Turnage We treat your home as if it were our own, www.K2GCinc.com • (925)754-5232 and value your time as we do our own.

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AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Barry Metcalf 8440 Elder Creek Road bmetcalf@amer-tech.com • (916) 388-2440 Fax (916) 388-2445 Sacramento, CA 95828 BELFOR USA - Grant Cody 3132 Dwight Rd Ste 300 (209) 339-4301 • Fax (209) 339-4302 Elk Grove, CA 95758 grant.cody@us.belfor.com P.W. STEPHENS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - Jason Kettlehut 3278 Swetzer Road www.pwstephensinc.com • (916) 212-2962 jasonk@pwsei.com Loomis, CA 95650

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COMPLERE ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. - Gene Wilkins, P.E. Fire C&O, Property Liability, Thermography, Structural, Combustion Safeguards 4230 Kiernan Av., Suite 210 wilkins@complere.com • (209) 545-8165 Modesto, CA 95356 www.complere.com • Fax (209) 545-8170

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING & CONSULTING

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FIRE INVESTIGATORS

FIRE CAUSE ANALYSIS - Ulises Castellon, CPCU Throughout California, (800) 726-5939 • Fax: (510) 649-3099 Nevada, Arizona, Oregon & N. Dakota inquiry@fcafire.com

OVERSPRAY REMOVAL

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PROPERTY RESTORATION/CONTENTS

AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Barry Metcalf 8440 Elder Creek Road bmetcalf@amer-tech.com • (916) 388-2440 Sacramento, CA 95828 Fax (916) 388-2445 BELFOR USA - Grant Cody 3132 Dwight Rd Ste 300 (209) 339-4301 • Fax (209) 339-4302 Elk Grove, CA 95758 grant.cody@us.belfor.com ROYALTY RESTORATION SERVICES - Kevin Messer/Gaye Bishop 1331 Granite Lane kevin@royaltycleaning.com • (209) 529-3110 Modesto, CA 95351 Fax (209) 529-3187 SERVPRO OF STOCKTON - Jackie Irrgang 2334 Stagecoach Rd., Ste J jackie@servpro9332.com • (209) 477-3090 Fax (209) 463-6944 Stockton, CA 95215

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BELFOR ADDS ESTIMATOR O’SHEA & MARKETING REP UHRENHOLT BELFOR Property Restoration General Manager, Grant Cody, is very excited to announce the addition of new Sacramento office Estimator Eddie O’Shea, and Melanie Uhrenholt as Sacramento’s new Marketing Representative.

Estimator - Eddie O’Shea is a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as an Infantry Squad Leader and a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. He began his professional carrier in new home building before entering into the full Eddie O’Shea service restoration industry. Eddie has over 13 years construction experience of which include; Homeowner Service Representative, Construction Manager, Director of Quality and Safety, Mitigation /Construction Project Manager, Sr. Estimator, and General Manager. Eddie enjoys golfing, hunting, camping, playing softball, and spending time with his wife Ashley, and two children Kylee and Collin. He also has coached his daughter’s softball team over the last six years.

Eddie see’s the advantage of BELFOR’s size and structure as the worldwide leader in Property Restoration, and knows he is a perfect fit for the culture here in the Sacramento office. Eddie looks forward to maintaining and developing many friendships and relationships with all of our SCA members!

Welcome Eddie!

Eddie can be reached at edward.oshea@us.belfor.com.

Marketing Representative: Melanie Uhrenholt is a recent Chico State graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. She knew it was important to start her professional career with a great company, and knows BELFOR is that company. In college she studied Business Management and Project Management and knows the importance of building and maintaining relationships. She loves getting to know people and would love to get to know you!

Melanie has always been hard-working but loves to balance her time with hiking and other outdoor activities. She likes to travel and explore as many areas of California as she can. She enjoys adventuring on the weekends and trying new restaurants. Melanie tells us that “BELFOR is a worldwide leader and I am proud to represent the company and all the members that make it possible!” Welcome Melanie!

Melanie can be reached at melanie.uhrenholt@us.belfor.com.

BELFOR Property Restoration is a leader in restoring homes, facilities, and personal and mission-critical contents. “From emergency response, through structural drying and decontamination, and final rebuild, BELFOR is the Single Source for Emergency Service; Vital records; Duct Cleaning; Electronics and Machinery; Environmental Services; Mold; Reconstruction; Pre-planning and consulting,” explains Mr. Cody. “Callers may reach us at Melanie Uhrenholt 800.856.3333 any time, day or night 365 days a year. A live operator will assist you with your loss. There are over 150 full service BELFOR locations across North America.”

K2GC Welcomes New Estimator K2GC is very pleased to announce the addition of Estimator Donover Brewer Jr. to their team.

Originally from Oakland, Donover holds a Business degree from Dominican University.

Donover shared that he has a family member who worked for Farmers Insurance that led him to the position with K2GC. “I was honored to accomplish several awards for outstanding customer service with Farmers,” Mr. Brewer said.

K2GC is a general contractor that specializes in water and fire reconstruction.

They do all scopes of remodeling for commercial and residential property, in addition to board ups throughout the East Bay and North Bay areas. “Big or small K2GC does it all!”

“We are so happy to have Donover join the K2GC Family,” said K2GC President Ken Turner. “We know he will make a fabulous addition to our team.

With his prior expertise and knowledge of the industry, there is no doubt he will bring to the table the professionalism and dedication that K2GC demands!

“Donover is amazing at sketch, so looking forward to him sketching on!”

Mr. Turner continued.

Donover’s personal interests include sporting events, particularly the Oakland A’s and the RAIDERS !!

K2GC Estimator, Donover Brewer, Jr., may be reached at: 925-250-1045, or Donover@k2gcinc.com

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