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Eight Tips to Step Up Your Ladder Safety

Before you attempt to use a ladder, protect yourself by freshening up on the basics of ladder safety. A ladder…

What to Do When a Tornado Strikes Your Community

Tornadoes are among the most common, and unpredictable, severe weather events. Unlike hurricanes or blizzards, which meteorologists can often forecast…

How to Keep Your Home Safe in Strong Winds

Strong winds are one of the most destructive forces in nature, capable of destroying hundreds of miles of property with…

6 Ways to Help Minimize Flood Damage to Your Home

Flooding causes billions of dollars in damage to U.S. homes every year. And floods can strike in many ways—from flash floods to…

Are Flooding Risks on the Rise?

Flooding is one of the most common and costly natural disasters—resulting in billions of dollars in cleanup costs each year.…

Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide is a highly toxic gas produced when organic matter is burned in an environment without sufficient oxygen. When…

How to Protect Your Family and Home from a Wildfire

Wildfires are common occurrences in many parts of the United States. Unfortunately, such fires can spread quickly into residential areas,…

Home Fire Safety and Prevention Tips

Your home is somewhere you expect to feel safe. Yet more injuries and deaths from fire occur in the home…

6 Tips to Prevent Dorm Room Fires

Do you have a child or grandchild in college? It’s certainly one of the most memorable times of their lives,…

How to Protect Your Home from Wind & Hail Damage

“Better safe than sorry” is an important mantra when it comes to severe weather. Although it’s not always possible to…