Home Safety

Encountering a soot-tinged chimney sweep was historically considered a good omen throughout most of Europe.

The beginning of the new year is a perfect time to test home smoke alarms, which can help save lives in the event of a household fire.  

The start of the winter heating season is an ideal time to assess potential fire risks in your own home.

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.

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.

When the weather turns cold, some farmers and homeowners spend time in unheated barns or workshops, and some rely on wood-burning stoves or space heaters to heat the buildings.

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

Because wind and rain from hurricanes or tropical storms can cause significant damage to personal property, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety encourages property owners to strengthen the critical elements of their buildings to protect them from hurricane damage.

Cooking, heating, holiday decorations and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months.

Every bedroom needs a working smoke alarm. That’s why “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep” is the theme of this year’s National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10.