Fall is a beautiful time of year, prompting friends and family to venture outside to enjoy time gathered around a fire. Whether your choice is a grill, bonfire or burn barrel, the primal pull of fire helps people bond as the summer heat begins to wane. Here are a few tips to help you safely…
I try to be on top of everything that happens in my home and safety of my family is a high priority. Home fires are devastating and something I don’t ever want to experience. You can learn how to make your home safer and how to property handle a dangerous fire situation from Ready.gov (http://1.usa.gov/1geOVWb) ~ Brenda Gyomory
One of the most effective ways I can keep my family safe is to make sure smoke alarms are installed and most importantly the batteries are working. According to the Red Cross we may only have 2 minute to escape from a burning home. Learn how to keep your family and your home safe with this informative guide on…
We all think it’s not going to happen to us, but if it does, having done fire drills with your family, can be a blessing in disguise. One of the greatest things that you can do for your family’s safety is prepare a home fire escape plan. This way, in the event of a fire…
In 2013 alone, there were more than 400,000 home fires reported in the U.S. Many families lost their belongings and treasured memories in these fires. However, there are plenty of precautions you can take to prevent fires in your own home, and keep your family safe for years to come. First, be sure that your…
Summertime is a great time to have BBQ’s with family and friends. State Auto Insurance Company has shared a video with some great tips for gas grills that will keep everyone safe. Have a fun and safe summer!
The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) tells us that 49% of fires occur during December, January, and February. Many of these fires are caused by improper use of space heaters. Underwriters Labs has a good set of safety rules for space heaters, including: Following instructions Don’t use a damaged heater Keep…
Underwriters Laboratories gives you a few tips on safety when deep-frying your Thanksgiving turkey. Oil at 350 degrees can do a TREMENDOUS amount of damage. (Love the style of this video, as it reminds us all of the safety films we watched in elementary school!) Do you have a story regarding turkey-frying-gone-wrong?