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Bedroom Fire Safety: Protecting You and Your Family
A bedroom is a sacred place where you and your family should feel safe, but the ongoing fear of a fire in that area can make sleeping peacefully difficult, especially if you have young children. The...
Make Your Home Hurricane Ready
The hurricane season unofficially starts in June and ends in November. This window of time spotlights the propensity for damage during the Atlantic hurricane season, where the East Coast of the...
What To Do If Your Home is Flooded
Water damage emergencies in your home or business can be extremely traumatic. Every year, flooding from hurricanes and tornadoes cause death and destruction to property. All it takes is a few inches...
Post-Hurricane FAQ
In the event of a catastrophe, like the hurricanes Harvey and Irma, loss of loved ones and property damage can be devastating, and recovery takes time. It’s always good to be as prepared as...
Tornados and Your Safety
Hurricane Irma’s onslaught to Florida threatened the entire southeastern United States with the potential of devastating tornadoes. A strong hurricane often spawns tornadoes in its outer rain bands...
How to Spot Water Damage in Your Home
A pipe that bursts under a sink or a continual dripping from a roof leak is an easy clue that you have water damage; but, water leaks are not always that obvious. Here are some more subtle signs...
Which Rooms in My Home Need Smoke Detectors?
Smoke detectors are a critical component for protecting your home. They are designed to alert you of small amounts of smoke before a dangerous fire grows out of control. To keep you and your family...
Is Frying a Turkey Dangerous?
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many people are looking forward to deep frying their turkey. Deep-fried turkey is juicy and has an irresistible flavor. It is a speedy way of preparation...
Grease Fires in the Kitchen
Kitchen grease fires are the leading cause of home fires in the United States. A grease fire will in most cases start when oil or fat is left on the stove unattended. Being highly flammable, the oil...
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