Fatal Connecticut Fire Reminds Homeowners of Ash Dangers
Fire safety officials are warning homeowners about the dangers of fireplace ashes after a Christmas morning blaze that killed five people in Connecticut. Authorities say the fire in Stamford was caused...
View ArticleVermont Officials Issue Winter Weather Safety Tips
As a winter storm whips across the region, officials in Vermont are issuing winter weather safety tips.The Burlington Fire Department is urging residents to keep gas meters and appliance vents clear of...
View ArticleMassachusetts Fire Officials Urge Prompt Holiday Tree Disposal
Massachusetts fire officials are urging residents not to keep Christmas trees too long into the new year.State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan says if a dried out Christmas tree ignites, it can spread a fire...
View ArticleTennessee Commissioner McPeak Urges Fire Safety in Manufactured Homes
Tennessee officials are urging residents of manufactured homes – also known as mobile homes or trailers – to practice fire safety. More than 250,000 of these homes exist in Tennessee, according to...
View ArticleHanover Insurance Advises Homeowners to Watch Out for Ice Dams
As low temperatures sweep across the Northeast, ice dams increasingly are becoming a hazard for home and business owners alike.And with winter weather continuing, The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. in...
View ArticleSevere Weather Awareness Week to Be Observed Feb. 4-8 in Georgia
Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia has been schedule for Feb. 4 – 8, and the state’s Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens wants to remind homeowners of some important insurance tips to protect...
View ArticlePenn. Regulators Offer Tips to Avoid Turkey Frying Homeowners Catastrophe
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner are cautioning consumers to be extra careful when considering deep frying a turkey as part of the Thanksgiving...
View ArticleProsecutor: Plastic Flower Decorations Aided N.J. Fire That Killed 6
It was pride of ownership that led a New Jersey family to decorate the front of their home with bright plastic flowers, and it was those same decorations that acted as a fatal accelerant in a fast...
View ArticleMississippi Commissioner Chaney Offers Heating Safety Tips
With the arrival of this season’s first cold front, now is the time to make sure to be smart about heating safety when trying to stay warm, says Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire...
View ArticlePenn. Officials Remind Homeowners to Make Safety a Priority This Thanksgiving
Pennsylvania Fire Commissioner Tim Solobay and Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller are reminding Pennsylvanians to celebrate Thanksgiving safely. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, the average...
View ArticleN.Y. Agency Advises Homeowners to Check Heating Oil Tanks to Prevent Leaks
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is calling on homeowners who have oil furnaces to inspect their heating oil tanks for leaks that could lead to expensive cleanups. The agency says...
View ArticleFatal Connecticut Fire Reminds Homeowners of Ash Dangers
Fire safety officials are warning homeowners about the dangers of fireplace ashes after a Christmas morning blaze that killed five people in Connecticut. Authorities say the fire in Stamford was caused...
View ArticleVermont Officials Issue Winter Weather Safety Tips
As a winter storm whips across the region, officials in Vermont are issuing winter weather safety tips.The Burlington Fire Department is urging residents to keep gas meters and appliance vents clear of...
View ArticleMassachusetts Fire Officials Urge Prompt Holiday Tree Disposal
Massachusetts fire officials are urging residents not to keep Christmas trees too long into the new year.State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan says if a dried out Christmas tree ignites, it can spread a fire...
View ArticleTennessee Commissioner McPeak Urges Fire Safety in Manufactured Homes
Tennessee officials are urging residents of manufactured homes – also known as mobile homes or trailers – to practice fire safety. More than 250,000 of these homes exist in Tennessee, according to...
View ArticleHanover Insurance Advises Homeowners to Watch Out for Ice Dams
As low temperatures sweep across the Northeast, ice dams increasingly are becoming a hazard for home and business owners alike.And with winter weather continuing, The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. in...
View ArticleSevere Weather Awareness Week to Be Observed Feb. 4-8 in Georgia
Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia has been schedule for Feb. 4 – 8, and the state’s Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens wants to remind homeowners of some important insurance tips to protect...
View ArticlePenn. Regulators Offer Tips to Avoid Turkey Frying Homeowners Catastrophe
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner are cautioning consumers to be extra careful when considering deep frying a turkey as part of the Thanksgiving...
View ArticleProsecutor: Plastic Flower Decorations Aided N.J. Fire That Killed 6
It was pride of ownership that led a New Jersey family to decorate the front of their home with bright plastic flowers, and it was those same decorations that acted as a fatal accelerant in a fast...
View ArticleMississippi Commissioner Chaney Offers Heating Safety Tips
With the arrival of this season’s first cold front, now is the time to make sure to be smart about heating safety when trying to stay warm, says Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire...
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