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Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Why do you need a home escape plan? In the event of … Read more
We’ve had some extremely cold weather lately in Broadalbin and Fulton County, NY. An extended cold snap with extreme cold temperatures can chill you to the bone. And as the thermometer outside continues to drop, it’s not just important to stay warm – you need to stay safe, too. So, follow these tips to ensure … Read more
Holiday travel is back on the planner! After a year of isolated or socially distanced festivities, we anticipate more people taking to the road and skies this holiday season. But wintry weather and extensive travel time can lead to safety hazards. Here are seven holiday travel safety tips to know before you hit the road. 1. … Read more
Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the dinner table in the company of family and friends and be thankful for all that you have. Thanksgiving is also the peak day for home cooking fires, with unattended cooking as the leading contributing factor. Keep your holiday full of laughter and fun by following these safety … Read more
With warmer weather, it’s time to GRILL! There are risks that come along with grilling, regardless of which type of grill you are using. Every year, 7,000 Americans are injured2 and 8,800 homes catch fire4 as a result of using barbecue grills. It’s usually a case of good products used incorrectly. You can prevent grilling accidents … Read more
We should all have at least one fire extinguisher somewhere in our home, even if it’s not required by your home insurance. But, keeping one under the kitchen sink isn’t enough. If there is a fire, your safety—and the safety of your home—depends on knowing how to use a fire extinguisher. We strongly urge you … Read more
Did you know you can save money on your auto insurance just by practicing safe driving? Some companies are using car telematic programs to do so. Car telematic programs are wireless devices that communicate with each other. In the world of auto insurance, this means that insurers collect data by using a small in-car tracing … Read more