How to Help Prepare for a Hurricane

How to Help Prepare for a Hurricane Your pre-hurricane preparation level can determine how well you weather the storm and how fast you are recovering from it. Before a storm is in the forecast, you should start preparing your home, inside…

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8 Driving Life Hacks That Will Save You Gas Money

Regular use of the car entails considerable fuel costs. In addition, there is a direct link between mileage and maintenance service frequency.Bright Side put together 8 life hacks that will help you to cut not only fuel but also maintenance costs.8. Don’t put the pedal to the metal. On the roads one sees many drivers who love to slam on the acceleration. However, we were told in the driving school that acceleration and braking should be done smoothly because it guarantees reduced fuel consumption. When you accelerate sharply, it makes your car consume more energy, thus fuel consumption also increases.7. Use cruise…

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How to Build an Emergency Survival Kit

 Consider the supplies you may need to last you and your family for at least three to seven days when creating a home emergency survival kit. In the event of emergencies that may require you to leave your home quickly,…

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4 Things Every Renter Needs to Know About Renters Insurance

Buying renters insurance to protect your belongings may seem like an unnecessary expense until you experience a theft or fire in your rented home or apartment and lose some of your most treasured belongings forever. Whether you're a longtime renter…

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Must have items in your emergency vehicle kit

Roadside assistance is a valuable service when it comes to emergencies while driving, but also one that often gives us a false sense of security. If something happens to our vehicle, we will call for assistance quickly and then wait…

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Electrical Safety in the Home

One of the most important home security issues is electrical safety involving outlets, plugs and extension cords. U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 47,820 fire structures per year involving an electrical fire or malfunction, but steps can be…

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Truck Zone Safety

It can be a tough – and dangerous – job to drive a large truck. Compared to the average American car's 3,0001, weighing up to 80,000 pounds, the size of a tractor-trailer increases brake distance, can block visibility for other drivers and poses unique challenges for everybody who shares the road.Staying safe on the road is not the responsibility of the truck driver alone. In fact, the car was at fault in 78 percent of car accidents.2 Drivers should learn to avoid the truck zone and drive around big trucks safely. Renee Lawson, travelers specialist, shows you how this video is about.Watch “Avoiding the Truck Zone”¹ Highway Loss Data Institute, www.hldi.org² Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, https://www.vtti.vt.edu/moreinformation/sharing-the-road.html3www.travelers.com

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Cooking Fire Safety

Cooking has been the most common cause of home structure fires and home fire-related injuries for a long time and continues to be. Whether you're preparing a family dinner or a quick snack, safe cooking behaviors can help you and your family stay safe.Never leave your range or cooktop unattended while cooking. Turn off your range or cooktop if you need to leave the room.Wear short, close-fitting or tightly rolled sleeves. Loose clothing can hang on hot surfaces, and when it comes into contact with a gas flame or electric burner, it can catch fire.Keep your cooking area clean and free of combustible materials. It may catch fire with food wrappers, oven mitts or other materials left on or near the stove.Be sure to clean up any spilled or splattered grease. In the oven or on the cooktop, built-up grease can catch fire.Keep a fire extinguisher…

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How to Help Winterize Your Car

You may be inclined to think that your car is running well without much maintenance throughout the year, and in addition to an occasional trip to the mechanic for an oil change, any winter months preparation is not high on…

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