Snowstorms and winter weather can create tough conditions. Are your home and vehicle prepared for snow? Read on to learn how to prepare. Weatherproof Your Home Are there water lines running along exterior walls in your home? If so, be sure to insulate the lines to help prevent them from freezing. You can stay warmer […]
Are You Washing Your Hands Correctly?
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased awareness of the importance of washing your hands to prevent the spread of germs, but months of hand washing and sanitizing has led to pandemic fatigue for many individuals. This time of year is also when cold and flu viruses tend to spread, so it’s a good time to remember […]
Winter Home Fire Prevention
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 caused by home heating occur in the months of December, January, and February. Fatalities caused […]
Winter Night Driving Safety Tips
Did you know that the risk of a fatal automobile accident is three times higher at night? According to National Safety Council research, driving at night is more dangerous than any other time of the day. It’s not surprising, but it is a sobering statistic. Night Driving Risks With the recent end of Daylight Savings […]
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 that space heaters accounted for 40% of home heating fires between 2009-2013. Not only that, […]
