LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. – Farmers Insurance has partnered with Community Foundation of the Lake and local fire districts to save lives.
Farmers granted $10,000 to CFL for the Farmers Insurance Great Smoke Detector Giveaway. The four-hour event kicks off at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, at Hy-Vee in Osage Beach, featuring free smoke detectors, free lunch, fire engine tours and a bounce house for the kids.
“We’re going to distribute as many smoke detectors as possible,” Farmers Insurance Agent Chris Wagner said. “Detectors are the first line of defense to get everyone out alive in the event of fire. We are excited about partnering with CFL, Osage Beach and Lake Ozark Fire Districts to give homeowners tools for preparedness. It’s all about being prepared for disaster, one home and one family at a time.”
In the spirit of preparedness, Community Foundation of the Lake is leading the charge locally to raise awareness of the new CFL Disaster Recovery Fund. While Farmers Insurance works proactively to prepare families to survive during disaster, CFL is raising funds to support the local community when victimized by unexpected and catastrophic events.
“The idea of the CFL Disaster Recovery Fund came to the Board in the aftermath of the Joplin tornado tragedy,” CFL President Carolyn Davinroy said. “The reality of potential disasters became further cemented by two floods at Lake of the Ozarks in 2015.”
The CFL Disaster Recovery Fund was created to receive financial donations to assist in readiness and relief efforts, efficiently addressing many needs should a disaster occur — whether large or small in scope. This Recovery Fund allows flexibility for recovery efforts that might not otherwise be available from the government or volunteers.
“It’s CFL’s goal to make sure local people in need do not fall through the cracks after being victimized by disaster,” Davinroy said. “CFL is excited to partner with local fire districts and Farmers Insurance Agent Chris Wagner to launch a major distribution effort during October, in conjunction with Fire Prevention Month. We are truly appreciative of the support of Osage Beach Fire Chief Jeff Dorhauer and Lake Ozark Fire Chief Mark Amsinger in helping the CFL coordinate this event to benefit and make our community much safer.”
