Smoke Detector Tips for Home Fire Safety That Could Save Your Life
Have you tested your home's smoke detectors recently to make sure they're working properly? If not, you could be putting…
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Oily Rags to Leaf Piles: Spontaneous Combustion Protection and Prevention
That old saying that it takes a spark to start a fire isn't always true. Unlike fires ignited by a…
Are Your Devices a Fire Hazard? How To Minimize Risks from Lithium-Ion Batteries
From smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and cordless tools, lithium-ion batteries power our modern lives. These compact energy sources…
Keep the Holidays Bright: Top Tips to Prevent Fire Hazards
The winter holidays bring a little extra warmth and brightness to the season’s shorter, cooler days. But this joyful time…
Building Resilience: Keeping Yourself and Your Community Safe in Extreme Weather
As you age, staying safe during extreme weather, like heatwaves, floods or wildfires, can become more challenging. Over the past…
10 Tips for a Fire-Safe Home
Home fires can be a catastrophic event for any household. A lifetime of memories can be lost before your eyes…
What You Need to Know About Tropical Storm Flooding
The Atlantic hurricane and tropical storm season typically begins around June 1 and extends through November 30, and its effects…
Plan Today, Stay Safe Tomorrow: The Critical Role of Disaster Readiness
With age, people accumulate not just memories and wisdom, but also resiliency and confidence. Sometimes, even a deeper appreciation for…
Home Water Damage (When It’s Not Even Raining!): What All Homeowners Should Know
Water damage is not always caused by storms or flooding. In fact, many of the most common and costly incidents…
Home Electrical Safety: 9 Surprising Dos and Don’ts
Know the warning signs of electrical danger as well as electrical safety do's and don'ts.