Safety & Security
Safety & SecurityBe ready. Stay protected.
Practical ways to protect your home and the people in it—from fire and heat to holiday lights and the ground under your feet.
Explore tipsA safer home, season by season.
Five ways to protect what matters.
Smoke & Fire Facts
Fires can be very dangerous any time of the year but especially in the winter. Know the following facts to help protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Holiday Safety Tips
Holiday lights and decorations are the symbols of the season. More than 86% of Americans decorate their homes for holiday celebrations. Decorations are beautiful and fun, but it is important to be careful and follow these holiday safety tips.
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Staying Hydrated In The Heat
As it gets hotter out, people are advised to limit their outdoor activities. Unfortunately, that is not always an option, especially for those who work outside. Knowing the risk factors and how to prevent them is key to keeping yourself protected.
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Know What's Below: Call 811 Before You Dig
With the snow melted and the ground thawed, many eager homeowners and landscape professionals across the country will roll up their sleeves and reach for their garden shovels to start projects that require digging this spring.
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Protect Yourself From Zika & Other Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
Mosquitoes are tiny flies who feed on the blood of many species. The amount they drink is nominal and does not affect the victim, but their saliva can cause irritation, itching and rashes. The real concern is not the rash but the diseases they carry.
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