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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Driving Safely With Pets
Whether it is a trip to the vet, a short drive to the park, or a family road trip, you will inevitably need to hop in the car with your pet. Just like any other passenger, pets need to be properly secured for the safety of both the animal and other passengers. To keep all…
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Preventing Falls at Home
Slips and falls are more common than you may think and can be dangerous at any age. Review these simple safety tips to help you identify hazards in your home and create a safer environment to lower the risk of injury. Clean up the clutter. Keep your home neat and remove any items from hallways…
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