Protecting the Nest From Fire Danger
Having extended family living under your roof — whether it’s just for a holiday or longer term — can bring…
Protection
Steps You Can Take Now To Prepare for Storms in the Future
Shoring up your home now can help you to weather any storm — from a tornado to a wildfire to…
Disaster Planning for Your Loved One With Memory Impairment
Natural disasters can be challenging enough to prepare for on your own, but what if you are a family caregiver…
What to Do When a Disaster Is Imminent
It can be tempting to procrastinate planning for difficult situations. Planning a party is one thing, but planning how you…
Keep a Disaster Kit at the Ready: Here’s What It Should Include
If you had to evacuate due to a natural disaster, you would need to take a wide range of items…
Preparing Your Home and Your Family in the Event of a Wildfire
In some areas of the United States, regions that used to have designated “wildfire seasons” are finding that these seasons…
Six Smart Home Technologies to Keep You Safe
Do you rely on an ordinary deadbolt lock, squint through a front door peephole and struggle to remember a long…
Keep the Holidays Bright: Top Tips to Prevent Fire Hazards
The winter holidays are beloved for the warmth and light they bring to a cold, dark season. But this wondrous…
Winter Flooding: Know Your Risk and How to Prepare and Respond
When most people hear the word “flood," they think of rivers overflowing their banks in the springtime and of tropical…
Ice Jam Floods: What Causes Them and What To Do
A comprehensive guide to ice jams: what they are, when and how they are caused and how you can protect…