The risk for home fires is increased in winter months. Cold weather means heaters, fireplaces, furnaces, candles, and home cooking…all of which can be risk factors for home fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, half of all fires … Continue reading
Space Heater Safety
Many individuals use space heaters to help keep their homes or apartments warm during cold weather months. While heaters can help keep an area warm in an energy-efficient way, they can also be dangerous. The National Fire Protection Association reported … Continue reading
Holiday Safety
The rate of automobile accidents increases around the winter holiday season each year. Colder weather combined with increased traffic can lead to collisions, so it’s an appropriate time to review winter driving safety tips. On the Road If you’re traveling … Continue reading
Home Heating Safety
As colder weather approaches, it’s a good time to think about home heating safety. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, heating equipment was involved in about 58,900 reported home structure fires in the U.S. in 2009. That’s about 18 … Continue reading
Fire Safety: Is it Time to Replace Your Smoke Alarms?
Three out of five home fire fatalities occur due to fires in homes that do not have smoke detectors or do not have working smoke alarms. Due to the importance of smoke alarms, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has … Continue reading