The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and togetherness, but it also brings unique fire risks. From twinkling lights to cozy fireplaces, the elements that make the holidays magical can also be hazardous if not handled properly. To help you keep your home...
As the temperatures drop and the heating equipment roars back to life, it’s the perfect season to snuggle under a warm blanket by the fire, hot cocoa in hand. But while fireplaces and furnaces create comfort, they can also pose serious safety risks if not properly...
Natural gas and propane power many appliances and heating sources. As it gets chilly out, we fire up our gas heaters. These gases can be dangerous if they accumulate within a space due to a leak. They are highly flammable and can be poisonous if inhaled. It’s...
Summer is here and it can be HOT. Heat and flammable materials don’t mix! Lack of caution with flammable solutions and materials can have detrimental consequences. Improper storage of chemicals and flammable materials is a fire hazard, and can even lead to...
Happy Summer, friends! Hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ, oh my! You, like many others may be firing up the outdoor grill this summer season. July is a month when a record number of fires are reported, whether it’s from fireworks, grilling or cooking incidents. Grills...
Filing an insurance claim after a disaster often involves your mortgage company since they have a financial interest in ensuring the repairs are completed properly. Here’s how to manage this part of the claims process: File Your Claim: Submit your claim to your...
Flooding can happen in a flash due to heavy rainfall or from a body of water. Flooding can happen unexpectedly from a burst pipe, plumbing fixture or appliance malfunction. However it happens, flooding can quickly cause massive damage in a home or property. As swiftly...
You know what they say, “April showers bring May flowers.” Well April showers tend to bring flooding with leaky roofs and lower levels, which certainly are not as pretty as flowers. April storms can bring high winds and even hail, along with heavy...
Spring is in the air! Our lawns are turning green in front of our eyes, which means yardwork is on the to-do list. It’s a great time to get outside and be sure your yard and property are ready for the season. There are some things to check your property for...
Winter time can make us a little stir crazy. The fact of the matter is that we spend more time indoors during the winter months. It’s can be chilly out, it gets dark earlier, and it’s not as green outside. When we spend more time indoors, we don’t...
