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
Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter
Frozen pipes can cause serious damage to your home or office. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) states that a single frozen pipe that bursts could cause more than $5,000 worth of damage. In this … Continue reading
Winter Safety Tips for Children and Older Adults
Whether or not there’s snow on the ground, winter weather can present special challenges, especially for children and senior citizens. In this blog post we’ll share some tips for keeping everyone safe in colder weather. Weather-Appropriate Clothing Be sure to … Continue reading
How to Become a Safer Winter Driver
Winter weather conditions can make driving challenging. This is especially true in the Midwest, where constantly changing conditions can lead to black ice and other unseen issues. Auto accident rates are higher in the winter, when ice and snow can … Continue reading
Winter Dangers for Semi-Trucks
Icy roads, snow, and other winter weather conditions can make driving stressful for many drivers. These harsh weather conditions are known to be a factor in many winter automobile accidents, including those that involve semi-trucks. Experienced semi-truck drivers know that … Continue reading