Hurricanes often make more headlines during the summer and fall, but the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Research Center cautions homeowners not to underestimate the destructive force of thunderstorms.

With the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season under way, there’s no time like the present to take steps to protect your family and property against severe weather.

Use caution on the roadways this summer—especially during the Fourth of July.

Virginia farmers and rural landowners are being advised not to panic about a recent discovery of a plant that can lead to blindness.

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017 were stark reminders of Mother Nature’s destructive force and the need for preventive action before a storm strikes.

Extended amounts of sun exposure can increase the risk of developing skin cancer, especially for those who regularly work outdoors.

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017 were stark reminders of the need for preventive action before a storm.

Experts say distracted driving is reaching epidemic levels. In Virginia last year, 208 of the 842 fatalities on Virginia roads were due to distracted driving.

As Smokey Bear has told Americans since 1947, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.” Turns out, he’s right because fires are often preventable.