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Jan 31

Caught in a Winter Storm?

Outside Find shelter: Try to stay dry. Cover all exposed body parts. No shelter: Build a lean-to, windbreak or snow cave for protection from the wind. Build a fire for heat and to attract attention. Place rocks around the fi re to absorb and reflect heat. Melt snow for drinking... read more →
  • January 31, 2019
  • Blog, Home, Loss Prevention, Personal Auto, Personal Lines, Personal Lines Loss Prevention, Seasonal, Winter CL
Jan 13

How to Prepare Your House for Extreme Cold Weather

The time to prepare your home for extreme cold weather is before it arrives. Inadequate insulation and air leaks can cause cold drafts and increase your heating costs significantly. A few inexpensive DIY fixes around doors and windows will save money and heating fuel. And if a severe winter storm... read more →
  • January 13, 2019
  • Blog, Fall, Fall CL, Fall PL, Home, Loss Prevention, Personal Lines, Personal Lines Loss Prevention, Seasonal
Jan 10

My Emergency Preparedness Stockpile Checklist

Pack the following items in a clearly labeled, easy-to-carry, sealable container and store them in a place that is easy to access. Check your stockpile once or twice a year. A good rule of thumb is to check your stockpile when you change your clocks for daylight saving time. Replace... read more →
  • January 10, 2019
  • Blog, Fall, Fall CL, Fall PL, Home, Personal Auto, Personal Lines, Personal Lines Loss Prevention, Seasonal, Spring, Spring CL, Spring PL, Summer, Summer CL, Summer PL
Dec 19

Watch: Food Safety During the Holidays

  • December 19, 2018
  • Blog, Food, Personal Lines, Seasonal, Winter
Dec 06

Holiday Candle Safety

Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires — and home fire deaths. Remember, a candle is an open flame, which means that it can easily ignite anything that can burn. Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn.... read more →
  • December 6, 2018
  • Blog, Fall PL, Loss Prevention, Personal Lines, Seasonal, Winter PL
Oct 29

Halloween Safety

Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Keep these basic tips in mind for a great holiday! https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/Pages/Halloween-Safety-Tips.aspx Costumes: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure... read more →
  • October 29, 2018
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Oct 28

Halloween Driving Safety Tips

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding both motorists and pedestrians to use extra caution on Halloween night. Nationwide, Halloween is a particularly deadly night due to the high number of drunk drivers on the roads and the increase in pedestrians during the evening hours. In 2011, 38 percent... read more →
  • October 28, 2018
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Oct 18

Prevent slips, trips and falls

Slips, trips, and falls is the second leading cause of nonfatal occupational injuries or illnesses involving days away from work according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. OSHA’s Walking-Working Surfaces Standard (1910.22(a)) states that all workplaces should be “kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.” The... read more →
  • October 18, 2018
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Oct 18

Drowsy Driving & Worker Safety

At the end of a grueling 24-hour shift at a natural gas site in a remote part of Texas, Daniel Zambrano climbed behind the wheel of a van carrying six of his co-workers. Before long, fatigue started to overtake Zambrano. The 26-year-old from Kilgore, TX, allegedly dozed off as he... read more →
  • October 18, 2018
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Oct 18

Driving in Rain, Fog or Snow

A bit of rain, snow or ice makes roads slippery. Wet leaves can be slippery and hazardous. Reduced speed and increased following distance improve your safety under these conditions.  Take additional care on curves, turns, and expressway ramps. In heavy rain, your tires can begin to ride on the water... read more →
  • October 18, 2018
  • Blog, Commercial Auto, Commercial Loss Prevention, Fall, Fall CL, Fall PL, Loss Prevention, Personal Auto, Personal Lines, Personal Lines Loss Prevention, Seasonal
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