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Your Nerves Need a Vacation Too: Tips to Protect Your Home This Summer
If you are anything like me, you get really excited about seeing the first blooms of spring. They signify warmer days, less hibernation, and more importantly vacation season. Unfortunately, for many, going on vacation can cause a bit of anxiety….
Read MoreThe ABCs of Fire Extinguishers – What You Need to Know
It might seem hard to believe, but there are some people that feel fire extinguishers are not a valuable fire protection method. The fact is, most people have limited knowledge of fire extinguishers and their intended use. A fire extinguisher…
Read MoreFire in Apartment 2B? Check The Stove!
The lead story on today’s local evening news covered another in a recent string of apartment fires in the San Antonio, Texas area. As I listened to interviews with apartment residents whose lives had been impacted in a sudden, terrible…
Read MoreTrim Your Tree with Safety!
Ready or not, the holiday season is here. In addition to celebrating with family and friends, many people celebrate by decorating their homes. However, along with this tradition comes an increase in the chance of fire. Based on data from…
Read MoreStay Warm But Stay Safe This Winter!
We just had a beautiful weekend here. Saturday it was sunny and the temperature was near 70 degrees. Today, just two days later, it was 29 degrees when I got up to walk the dogs this morning. Winter is definitely on its way. …
Read MoreWhen Good Vacations Go Bad: Are You Covered?
The kids are out of school, the days are getting longer, the weather is warm, and you have the car packed and ready to go. It’s summer vacation time! You’ve been planning and saving for months for that perfect summer vacation…
Read MoreFire Safety is No Accident
No matter how much we try to prevent accidents, the unfortunate truth is they happen. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that an average of 373,900 home structure fires occurred annually from 2005-2009. These fires caused an annual average…
Read MoreFive Questions that Could Save Lives in a Fire
This has been a strange year for weather, with some catastrophic losses occurring in the most unlikely of places. From earthquakes in Virginia to massive flooding in Pennsylvania, one has to wonder if we are truly safe from Mother Nature sometimes!
Read MoreDo You Have Enough Coverage?
Catastrophes can strike anywhere and at any time. In just the last three weeks, many areas across our nation have been impacted by the forces of Mother Nature.
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