Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 12/08/2024
Home safety: Tips for making an evacuation plan
An evacuation plan is something every household should have...
Emergency Planning
Emergency Preparedness
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Posted on 09/08/2024
Tornado Safety: How to Prepare
With wind speeds of over 300 miles per hour, a tornado can be devastating. Luckily, meteorologists can predict them accurately enough to give you time to get to safety. Before a tornado comes, however, it's important to be prepared. Here are some tips for being tornado-ready: Know Where to Go Under ground is the safest place to go...
Home Safety
Home Safety
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Posted on 10/22/2023
How to Hurricane-Proof Your Home
Hurricanes can cause damage to your property in a variety of ways. Luckily, there are also many ways you can protect your home from the catastrophic effects of strong winds, rain and everything else a hurricane can bring. Here are three areas to focus on when hurricane-proofing your home: Windows Windows are an important feature to focus on...
Emergency Preparedness
Home Safety
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Posted on 01/01/2023
Electrical wiring safety tips: When to call a professional
While many homeowners would prefer to either ignore or...
Electrical System
Electrical Wiring
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Posted on 08/07/2022
A Basic Guide to Flood Safety
Floods are among the most common natural disasters homeowners contend with. Since flooding can be caused by many things--hurricanes, heavy rain, thawing snow and more--your home may be at risk no matter where you live. Luckily, there are plenty of simple measures you can take to prepare for a possible flood and stay safe during one. Here are...
Emergency Preparedness
Flood Safety
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Posted on 10/25/2020
Outdoor Lighting Tips to Increase Your Home's Security
Photo by Malcolm Garret via Pexels No matter how safe your neighborhood is, it doesn’t hurt to take precautions against break-ins or thefts. Installing home security lighting is a highly effective way to deter intruders. This type of lighting also provides plenty of light for walkways and paths, making it safer for you and your family to walk...
Home Security
LED Lighting
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Posted on 12/08/2019
The Holidays: Keeping Your Home Safe
Photo by PublicDomainPictures via PixabayShopping trips, holiday parties and family gatherings make the season one of the most anticipated and enjoyable times of year, but it is also a prime time for thieves and safety hazards. Learning more about the typical risks a homeowner faces in the holiday season allows you to prepare – and enjoy a safe...
Holidays
Home Safety
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Posted on 09/15/2019
Home Security Tips for Keeping Your New House Safe
Many are often overwhelmed by the situations that come with moving such as stress and the need to adjust to a new environment. In this excitement, it is easy to divert attention from the security of the house to other things. You are probably saying 'It is a new home and should be safe by default.' The truth...
Home Security
Home Safety
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