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  Wildfire Safety Guide for Homes & Businesses

  Home - Safety May 11, 2021

  You don’t have to live near a canyon or forest for your property to be threatened by wildfire. Nearly 1/3 of U.S. homes are in wildfire-prone areas, according to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS). The impact of a wildfire can be tragic and expensive. For instance, the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Department of the Interior spend a staggering $3.5 billion a year combating the fires. Key to lessening the damage to homes and businesses is knowledge and preparation.

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  20+ Fun Outdoor Winter Activities for All Ages

  Family & Life February 1, 2024

  Many people are inclined to stay inside when temperatures drop, and to be fair, there’s no shortage of entertaining indoor winter activities. But if you’re wondering what to do on a snow day, the great outdoors has plenty to offer. Physical activities in the cold, such as hiking, skiing and building a snowman, offer huge...

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  How to Prepare for a Hurricane or Tropical Storm [Slideshow]

  Home - Safety May 9, 2022

  Are you prepared for hurricane season? In an average season, about 18 named storms occur. Of those storms, 3 are typically major hurricanes and another 6 vary in intensity, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).[1] The time to prepare for a hurricane is before it hits. By knowing how to prepare for...

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  • emergency plan
  • hurricane
  • hurricane preparedness
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  7 Tips for Working from Home Efficiently [Video]

  Family & Life July 20, 2021

  Working remotely seems like a great option for giving your career more freedom, but it can also have its own unique challenges. Whether you’re new to working remotely or are a longtime practitioner, these quick tips will help you boost productivity, streamline your process and make the most of your endeavors. Working from home means...

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  • self-employment
  • telecommute
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  CSST Pipe Safety: Possible Risks of Having Flexible Gas Lines

  Home - Safety December 16, 2019

  Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing – or CSST – is a yellow flexible pipe used to provide natural gas and propane to many homes and businesses. If you live or work in a structure built between 1990 and 2006, or if gas line work was performed on your building during that period, be aware of possible...

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  • corrugated stainless steel tubing
  • csst
  • lightning safety