Did you know that 372,900 fires occur in homes every single year? These fires cause 2,530 deaths, 13,125 injuries and $7 billion in property damage annually, according to the US Fire Administration. Astoundingly, fire extinguishers were present in only 4% of these fires. If a fire happened in your home,… Read more »
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What Everyone Should Know About Wildfires!
Every year in the United States there are over 100,000 wildfires that damage approximately 5 million acres of land. In the first nine months of 2015, over 8 million acres have already burned. This is 200% higher compared to the same months in 2014. *iii.org. As of September this year,… Read more »
Did You Know September is National Preparedness Month?
This year’s National Preparedness Month theme from FEMA and Ready.gov is “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.” Disasters such as storms, flooding, hurricanes, and fires occur year-round throughout North America, which is why it is so important to be ready. Creating a plan and practicing it with your… Read more »
Back to School Safety Precautions from Paul Davis
August is the time of year to squeeze in last-minute vacations, get excited about football season, and prepare your kids to start school again. Whether you’re purchasing school supplies for a little one, preparing your teen for high school, or improving your own education, follow these safety tips to this… Read more »
Damage of Wildfires with Safety Suggestions from Paul Davis
As of yesterday, at least 14 wildfires were spread throughout the state of California. This year alone, wildfire conditions have been the worst on record along the West Coast, but wildfires have the possibility to affect most areas of the U.S. and Canada. Within just over 10 states, $237 billion… Read more »
Know what to do if a flood hits!
So far this summer, areas of the United States have encountered record setting rainfall causing floods to streets, commercial buildings and homes. Check out this flooding video on Weather.com in the south of California over the weekend! Have you thought about what you would do if flooding occurred in your… Read more »
Wow! Sparklers Can Be As Hot As 1800 Degrees!
Fireworks shows are one of the best parts of an Independence Day celebration, but thousands of people are injured each 4th of July due to firework burns. The safest thing you can do is to leave the pyrotechnics to the experts. However, if you choose to set them off yourself,… Read more »
Be Vacation Ready! Prepare in Advance with these Suggestions from Paul Davis!
Summer is officially here June 21, which means many of you will be packing up the swimmies, surf boards and beach umbrellas to get ready for vacation. While you’re busy packing, don’t forget to prepare your home for vacation too. There are several important security and property measures to take… Read more »
Did You Know Storm Surges Can Be The Worst Part of a Hurricane?
The National Weather Service provides the following definition: “a storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide.” Did you know a storm surge is one of the most lethal parts of a hurricane? In 1970, nearly 500,000 people were… Read more »
Ready for Memorial Day Weekend? Check Out These Tips from Paul Davis
The final Monday of May is days away, which is when we honor the soldiers who served in the United States armed forces and gave their lives for this great nation. On the one hand, Memorial Day is a commemorative holiday when we give thanks for our troops, but it… Read more »