For many, the holidays mean gathering around the table to share a meal with loved ones. Holiday memories are made in the kitchen, cooking old recipes and trying out new dishes. The kitchen is usually buzzing with activity. However, keeping fire safety in the front of your mind can help keep everyone safe during a…
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Decorating Safely During the Holidays
Although holiday decorations can be beautiful and make your home more festive, they can also be hazardous if used incorrectly and increase your home’s fire risks. Before you begin to deck the halls and fill your home with holiday cheer, please review these tips to keep your home and family safe during this holiday season.…
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Creating a Fire Escape Plan
Fire can spread rapidly through your home. In just two minutes, a fire can become life threatening, meaning every second counts when it comes to getting out safely. Advance planning can make the difference between life and death. Properly working smoke alarms and fire prevention measures are only the first step. Creating a fire escape…
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Preparing Your Home for Winter
As the temperatures dip and you get ready to hunker down for winter, take time to prepare your home and protect your investment from winter’s cold, snow, and ice. Check out this winterizing checklist to get your house ready before the winter chill arrives. Clean out the gutters and remove leaves and debris from roofs…
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Preventing Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a danger to everyone on the road. The University of Minnesota produced a study revealing that talking on the phone while behind the wheel impairs one’s ability to drive even more so than driving intoxicated. Texting is just as dangerous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that sending or reading text…
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