As the weather warms up, motorcycle and scooter-riding friends are dusting off their wheels and enjoying the open road. With more motorcycles on the road this time of year - and with motorcycle fatalities on the rise - now seems the ideal time for a refresher on motorcycle awareness and … [Read more...] about May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Winter Power Losses
IF THE LIGHTS GO OUT If you lose electrical service during the winter, follow these tips: 1. Call your utility company first to report the power outage and determine area repair schedules. Turn off or unplug lights, appliances, and furnace to prevent a circuit overload when service is … [Read more...] about Winter Power Losses
Winterizing Your Home
WINTERIZE YOUR HOME Take the time now to get your home ready for the winter season by following these tips: 1. Have your heating system checked by a professional annually. This will ensure that your system is working safely and efficiently which, in turn, will save … [Read more...] about Winterizing Your Home
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Carbon monoxide poisoning is a silent, deadly killer claiming about 1,000 lives each year in the United States. Such common items as automotive exhaust, home heating systems and obstructed chimneys can produce the colorless, odorless gas. The gas … [Read more...] about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Winter Weather Safety Tips
Winter Weather Safety Tips Everyone is potentially at risk during winter storms. Most fatalities are indirectly related to the storm. People die from traffic accidents on icy roads, heart attacks while shoveling snow, and hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold and unsafe residential … [Read more...] about Winter Weather Safety Tips