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Fire Safety Tips
October is National Fire Safety Month - and we wanted to share some tips for keeping your home safe from fire. Thankfully, we have a lot of Firefighters (and some other really smart people) on our Facebook page - and I asked them to share their tips with us! Here's...
Tough Realities of State Minimum Insurance Coverage
When it comes to auto insurance, you probably consider coverage that will pay you back if your car is damaged. What you might not think about is auto insurance covering damages to others if you’re at fault in an accident. If you are determined liable for damage to the...
9/11 Firefighter and Police Stories
September 11, 2001 was day that would have been remembered for its beautiful weather. Then, at 8:46 a.m., 5 hijackers crashed American Airlines flight 11 into the World Trade Center's North Tower, and our worlds changed forever. In the chaos that followed, the first...
September is National Preparedness Month
Emergencies can strike when you least expect them, which is why we encourage all our customers to take steps to be prepared in the event an unexpected disaster strikes. That's why we wanted to share FEMA's efforts to help you prepare this month. This September not...
Protecting Your Home Against a Hurricane
Hurricane season is here, and with it comes the risk of damaging storms in coastal areas. While your primary goal should be emergency supplies and an evacuation plan to keep you and your family safe, there are also some steps to take to protect your home from...
Carbon Monoxide Safety in your Home
Carbon monoxide (CO) in your home can be a quiet, deadly killer. You can't see or smell it, but in high enough levels, it can kill someone in moments. CO is produced whenever any fuel is burned - oil, gas, wood, charcoal, etc...Typically, the amount released into your...
Fireworks Safety for the 4th
Did you know, every year there are around 10,000 fireworks related injuries in the US? On top of that, they can put you at risk for damaging your home or starting brush or forest fires. We want you to have a good time this holiday weekend, but we also want you to be...
Hurricane Safety Information
Hurricane season is upon us, after a violent spring storm season. Hopefully, we've seen the worst of the severe weather for the year, but it pays to be prepared. The NWS National Hurricane Center has some great resources for learning more about hurricanes, their...
Summer Watermelon Salad
Ingredients - 4 cups diced watermelon - 1 seeded and sliced cucumber - handful of thinly sliced mint - 1/2 cup thinly sliced jicima - 1/4 cup olive oil - juice of 1/2 of a lemon - salt to taste - crumbled goat cheese - 1/4 cup chopped cashews - optional Directions Pat...
Stories from Joplin
It's been two weeks since an F5 Tornado decimated a large portion of Joplin, MO - killing at least 142 people and causing widespread devastation. Much of the city still lies in ruin, but an army of volunteers is working side-by-side with area firefighters and police...