Stunning Modern Farmhouse home. Newly renovated 4 bedrooms 2
bathroom single story home in a desirable neighborhood. Walk inside and you
feel like your in a model home. White open kitchen with marble mosaic
backsplash, white marble styled quartz and professional stainless steel
appliances. Beautiful laminate floors throughout the home. Stone fireplace and
wood mantel. New windows and doors throughout. Master bedroom features spa-like
bathroom, a distressed wood barn door, and gorgeous marble mosaic wall
backsplash. Remodeled guest bathroom. Large backyard with new landscaping and
sod. New driveway. Breathtaking curb appeal.

Two Story Home With Panoramic View On One Of The Largest
Lots In This Tract Three Bedrooms, Two And One Half Bathroom Single Family Home
That Features Outstanding Ocean Views. Designer Interiors Includes Hard Wood
Floors, Custom Kitchen, Granite Counter Top, Stainless Steel Appliances.
Upgrades Galore! You Also Get, Like New Dishwasher, Like New Heat/AC, Electric
Air Filtration System, Upgraded Faucets, Tinted Windows, Marble Faced
Fireplace, Travertine Flooring, Stairway Lights, Ceiling Fans, Plantation Shutters,
Like New Exterior Paint, Large Back Yard Great for Entertaining... The Home Is
Part Of An Association That Is Gated, Has A Pool Plaza With Spa, And A Tennis
Court. The Location Is Outstanding; You Can Walk To Dana Point High School, The
Harbor, The Headlands, Parks, Shopping, Recreation, And Some Of The Very Best
Beach, Harbor, And Ocean Activities In Orange County. So Come Home To Dana
Point, And Start To Live The Orange County Beach Lifestyle Today.

Emergency Preparedness Tips for California Residents

You
never know when disaster may strike. More often than not, we've experienced
stories in news broadcasts featuring families whose homes have undergone
destruction due to unavoidable natural disasters. Some may argue that the
chances of losing your home to a life-threatening emergency are slim. However,
exercising a proactive approach to prevent the pangs of disasters on your home
and gets you ready for the unknown. Besides, prevention is better than
cure.

Unfortunately,
most Americans are unaware of how susceptible their homes are to being hit by a
disaster. In 2015, wildfire cleared more than 8 million acres of land in the
US. Also, by May 2015, the country had experienced 150 strong tornadoes. More
surprising, RealtyTrac carried out a survey that specified that 43% of
American homes, totaling about 2,318 units, are at risk of
being hit by at least one type of disaster: tornado, wildfire, earthquake, and
hurricane.

Natural Disasters in California

California
is one of the most populated states in the US, with a total of over 39 million
residents. However, the Golden State is one of the regions in the US that are
most prone to natural
disasters. The most common emergencies in Cali include
wildfires, flooding, tsunamis and hurricanes, and winter storms. In 2018, Camp
Fire hit California, causing the most devastating wildfire in the state's
history.

Nonetheless,
California's infamous natural disaster is earthquake. The
state is estimated to have 500 active fault lines and fissures, and 100 of them
are in Los Angeles. According to NASA, the chances of an earthquake occurring
in California is 99.9% in two years.

Preparedness for Earthquakes

The
CRMP Earthquake Brace + Bolt program grants California residents living in
earthquake-prone areas with$3,000 for retrofitting their homes to strengthen
them against rumbles. Even so, you need to prepare
your bedroom, the entire home, and your family for a
likely occurrence.

Preparedness means
the steps you take to ensure you can respond and recover from a ground shaking.
Think of it as making savings in your survivability account for use in times of
emergencies. The best way to prepare for an earthquake is to:

Check potential hazards in the
home and perform repairs
Design an earthquake preparedness
plan
Identify safety areas both indoors
and outdoors
Research more on earthquakes and
steps to take to ensure safety
Accessibility of disaster supplies
such as medicine, flashlight, first aid kit, emergency food, etc.
Create an emergency communication
channel

Have Inventory of Personal Property

The
advantage of taking count of your personal property is that you can purchase
insurance cover that caters for all your valuable belongings. It's one of the
critical after-emergency documents because property inventory hastens your
claim.

Prepare the Home

Prepping
the home is an effective way of ensuring you avoid the most damage to your
valuables. It also makes it easy to salvage items. Therefore, when you notice a
power hitch, disconnect every electrical appliance and system from the power
inlets.

Additionally,
you need to store food properly. For example, in flood-prone areas, pack dry
foods in air-tight containers and place them in high places to avoid water
contamination. Further, categorize foods in the refrigerator to lag their
perishability. Food items such as milk, meats, and poultry can be frozen in
thick ice to prolong their shelf-life.

Revisit the Insurance Details

Having
an in-depth understanding of your home insurance policy acts as a map on which
repairs or replacements to perform. Additionally, you need to understand the
most common
disasters in your region of residence. That way,
you can make the best choice of which insurance to purchase. For instance, on
Florida's coast, you might need flood damage insurance.

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Want a brand new home? This is a lovely Celeste plan 3 home
that was just finished December 2018! This home is located in desirable Portola
Springs with access to community parks, pools and walking trails. This open
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garage with direct access. This is a beautifully appointed home. There is a
good-sized, fully landscaped backyard safe for children and big enough for
entertaining.

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