by Larry | Jan 17, 2023 | Helpful Tips, Safety
Severe winter weather can cause power outages and loss of heat. Here are some tips on how to help handle an outage during the winter. Before the storm • Set your refrigerator and freezer to the coldest settings. • Check flashlights and portable radios. • Be sure to...
by Larry | Oct 19, 2022 | Helpful Tips, Safety
Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Why do you...
by Larry | Aug 12, 2022 | Helpful Tips, Homeowners Insurance, Safety
Amid all the green lawns and manicured gardens of summer lies a grim statistic: Every year, while mowing the grass, cutting a branch, or power washing a deck, at least 100 people die and an estimated 143,000 are injured badly enough to require a trip to the emergency...
by Larry | Jul 12, 2022 | Helpful Tips, Homeowners Insurance, Safety
Summer is here and that means increased outside temperatures and consistently high humidity. However, if your A/C unit isn’t working properly, it can lead to more than mere discomfort. Ignoring regular maintenance can turn into costly repairs and replacement. Avoid...
by Larry | Jun 7, 2022 | Featured safety, Helpful Tips, Safety
Ahh – The beach! We love the water, the sand, the sun and the family time to unwind and have FUN! Staying safe at the beach is very important. Weather and water conditions can change rapidly. In the blink of an eye someone could be caught in a rip-current. ...
by Larry | Feb 14, 2022 | Safety
Before the weather outside becomes frightful, use this checklist to prepare for a winter storm. Food and water Water — at least a three-day supply; one gallon per person, per day Food — at least a three-day supply of non-perishable, high-energy, easy-to-prepare foods...
