4 Things Every Renter Needs to Know About Renters Insurance Buying renters insurance to protect your stuff 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 possessions forever. Whether you’re a longtime renter or starting out in your first Read more about 4 Things Every Renter Needs to Know About Renters Insurance[…]
Electrical Safety in the Home Electrical safety involving outlets, plugs and extension cords is one of the most important home safety issues. U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 47,820 structure fires a year involving an electrical fire or malfunction1, but there are steps that homeowners and tenants can take to help prevent Read more about Electrical Safety in the Home[…]
Truck Zone Safety Driving a large truck can be a tough – and dangerous – job. Weighing up to 80,000 pounds compared to the average American car’s 3,000¹, the size of a tractor-trailer increases brake distance, can block visibility for other drivers and presents unique challenges for everyone sharing the road. Staying safe on the road is Read more about Truck Zone Safety[…]
Cooking Fire Safety Cooking has long been and continues to be the most common cause of home structure fires and home fire-related injuries. Whether preparing for a family dinner or a quick snack, practicing safe cooking behaviors can help keep you and your family safe. Never leave your range or cooktop unattended while cooking. If Read more about Cooking Fire Safety[…]
How to Help Winterize Your Car You may be inclined to think that your car runs well without much maintenance year-round, and besides an occasional trip to the mechanic for an oil change, any preparation for the winter months is not high on your priority list. In fact, cold temperatures and icy roads can Read more about How to Help Winterize Your Car[…]
Tips for Handling a Tire Blowout For many drivers, there is nothing more frightening or potentially dangerous than a tire blowout at almost any speed. While the number of tire-related crashes has dropped dramatically since 2008, when all new vehicles were required to have automatic tire pressure monitoring systems, these numbers still remain high. Read more about Tips for Handling a Tire Blowout[…]
Dear Customers and Friends! Things you MUST DO after the ACCIDENT: Stay calm and safe. Assess the situation for your immediate safety. Stay in your car if there is a risk of injury or if moving might put you at risk of further injury. Move to a safe location if your car is creating a Read more about Things you MUST DO after the ACCIDENT[…]
How to Help Prevent Ice Dams Taking precautions to prevent ice dams is an important part of preparing your home for winter weather. Knowing what an ice dam is, minimizing the conditions that allow one to form and removing an ice dam as soon as you spot one can help prevent serious damage to both Read more about How to Help Prevent Ice Dams[…]
How to Drive in Icy Conditions Icy weather can create challenging, and potentially dangerous, driving conditions in the winter months. Black ice forms on roadways and can produce a nearly invisible hazard. As temperatures approach freezing, icy conditions can develop, especially on roadways where elevation is higher, and bridges and overpasses. Adjusting your driving behavior Read more about How to Drive in Icy Conditions[…]
