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#1 | A LIGHT SHOW A family in New York just set a Guinness World Record on December 4th for the most Christmas lights on a residential property with 601,736 lights on his own home! While we definitely aren’t suggesting you try and compete with this record, we do hope you’ll take extra caution […]
Up, Up, and Away. The Use of Drones for Insurance Claims. As futuristic as it may seem, drones have made their way to the insurance industry. Believe it or not, drones are becoming increasingly more popular and make a huge difference in the life of a claims adjuster. While once thought to only serve military […]
Family, food, football…and fire? Did you know that Thanksgiving Day is the top day for cooking fires? According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, the chance of kitchen fires on Thanksgiving Day triples, with unattended cooking being the top cause. And with the rise in popularity of deep-frying the turkey, deep fryers are a close […]
Costumes, candy and pumpkins, oh my! Halloween is supposed to be a fun day, and with some helpful tips, you can prevent a homeowner’s insurance claim from ruining your Halloween. Clear a path for trick-or-treaters and visitors to your front door. This can prevent children and adults from tripping and falling over decorations, gardening tools, […]
It’s a favorite Halloween tradition, and kids young and old will be deciding on what they will carve on their Halloween pumpkins over the next week. Whether it’s a silly or scary face, proper precautions should be taken while carving pumpkins, no matter what age you are. According to a study published by the journal […]
When was the last time you checked to make sure your smoke alarms are working? Have you changed the batteries recently and checked the expiration date of your fire extinguishers? The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) takes a week in October to remind us that “when there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. You need […]
Did you know that burning leaves is banned or restricted in most states? With the change in season upon us, what are you supposed to do with those pesky leaves in your yard? There is a green alternative to burning leaves! Use them as mulch for your lawn and garden! Shredded leaves make good mulch […]
On the brink of the devastating wildfire currently hitting Washington, and the 26 fires that are burning almost a million acres in the western US, our thoughts and best wishes go out to the residents, the fire crews, and everyone affected by these tragic fires. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, there have been […]
Even though they can be man’s best friend, dogs can also carry some serious liabilities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dogs bite about 4.5 million people each year with about 885,000 requiring medical attention from these bites. More than half of these injuries are in children. Dog bites accounted for more […]
As we approach the 4th of July, we urge you to stay away from fireworks and leave the displays to the professionals. Thousands of people are injured every year using fireworks with injuries ranging from burns, to contusions and lacerations and even blindness. The Consumer Products Safety Commission conducted a special study of fireworks between […]