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Fire Prevention during the Holidays
Safety Tips

Fire Prevention during the Holidays

“Oh the weather outside is frightful. But the fire is so delightful.” And indeed, nothing can beat the playful flames in the fireplace when it comes to the charm and joy of the holiday season in your cozy home! The glowing embers seem to open a magical portal into a world of festivity, happiness, and affection, especially during the winter holidays. The rainbow of bright twinkling lights all around the house and the Christmas tree adorned with sparkling candles have the power to chase way any trace of sadness or despair! All but one – ominous smoky shadows linger in every home where careless people do not abide by safety rules. They would risk not only losing the enchantment of Christmas but also ruining their possessions or even their lives if a fire started due to an unattended...
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Hurricane Safety Checklist
Safety Tips

Hurricane Safety Checklist

Many people feel staying in and protecting their homes during a hurricane is the best idea. You have no control over weather, especially when it is as severe as a hurricane. Evacuate quickly and ensure that friends and neighbors follow suit. Hurricane safety is not to be taken lightly. To find more information about your state’s hurricane evacuation plans follow up with FEMA. Be ready if a hurricane or a tropical storm strikes. Below are hurricane safety  tips and checklist to keep you and your family safe during hurricane season. Have a hurricane safety kit: - Non-perishable food - Can opener - Gallons of water - Blankets/Sleeping bags - Pillows - Bug repellent - Batteries - Flashlight - Utilities (toilet paper, tooth brushes, shampoo) - Tarps - Family prescriptions - Firs...
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Back to School Safety Tips
Safety Tips

Back to School Safety Tips

With the start of a new school year, teaching children how to be safer needs to be at the top of the list of things to do for parents and school administrators. While the little ones head back to class, make sure you keep your children up to date on school safety. Keep these tips at hand for the entire school year. School Travel - If your children walk to school this is the opportunity to talk to them about strangers. - If they are young enough, make sure you map out a safe way to walk home or find local children to walk in groups. - If your child does not have a cell phone yet, make sure they either memorize or write down emergency and family phone numbers. Bus Safety -  Let’s face it; many bus drivers don’t enforce seat belts. Teach your children to keep seated on the bus at all ti...
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Candle Safety and Fire Damage Restoration Tips
Safety Tips

Candle Safety and Fire Damage Restoration Tips

Did you know that on average, a candle fire is reported to a U.S. fire department every thirty minutes? This holiday season, you can achieve a warm glow in your home without calling the fire department later if you follow these steps for candle safety, as recommended by the NFPA: • Use candle holders that are sturdy, and won’t tip over easily and put candle holders on a sturdy, uncluttered surface. • Don’t burn a candle all the way down — put it out before it gets too close to the holder or container. • Never use a candle if oxygen is used in the home. • Have flashlights and battery-powered lighting ready to use during a power outage. Never use candles. Occasionally, something catches on fire even though you may be taking the precautions listed above. For example, more than half o...
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