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Keeping Criminals Out of Your Home

Most home burglaries are not random; they are usually planned. Robbers want to get in and out without being detected and look for easily-accessible targets. While there isn’t a fail-safe way to completely protect your home, here are some simple steps that will decrease the odds of a break-in. Before… Read more »

Store Your Propane Tanks Safely

Did you know propane is a resource made in America? Popular for being a clean natural energy resource, and typically comes in a gas or liquid form. Propane is easy to use and affordable to heat and cool properties, heat water, heat appliances, cook food on the grill, heat food… Read more »

Using Fire Extinguishers Effectively from Paul Davis

Did you know that 372,900 house fires occur every single year? These fires cause 2,530 deaths, 13,125 injuries and $7 billion in property damage each year, according to the US Fire Administration. Astonishingly, fire extinguishers were present in only four percent of these fires. If a fire happened in your… Read more »

What Everyone Should Know About Wildfires!

Every year in the United States there are over 100,000 wildfires that damage approximately 5 million acres of land. In the first nine months of 2015, over 8 million acres have already burned. This is 200% higher compared to the same months in 2014. *iii.org. As of September this year,… Read more »

Did You Know September is National Preparedness Month?

This year’s National Preparedness Month theme from FEMA and Ready.gov is “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.” Disasters such as storms, flooding, hurricanes, and fires occur year-round throughout North America, which is why it is so important to be ready. Creating a plan and practicing it with your… Read more »

Back to School Safety Precautions from Paul Davis

August, the time of year to take last-minute vacations, get excited about football season, and prepare for school to start. Here are a few safety tips to remember as you jump back into the world of sack lunches, class bells, and permission slips. School Zones are for Kids Follow the… Read more »

Damage of Wildfires with Safety Tips from Paul Davis

As of July 30, 2015, at least 14 wildfires were spread throughout the state of California. In 2015 alone, wildfire conditions have been the worst in history along the West Coast, but these fires have the potential to affect most areas of the U.S. and Canada. Within just over 10… Read more »

Know what to do if a flood hits!

So far this summer, areas of the U.S. have encountered record setting rainfall causing floods to streets, commercial properties and homes. Check out this flooding video on Weather.com in the south of California this past weekend! Have you reflected on what you would do if flooding happened in your community?… Read more »

Wow! Sparklers Can Reach Up To 1800 Degrees!

Watching fireworks is one of the best parts of a July 4th celebration, but thousands of people are injured each July 4th due to firework burns. The safest thing you can do is to leave the fireworks displays to the professionals. However, if you choose to set them off yourself,… Read more »