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Water: No Waste, No Want

As much as most of us want to lower water consumption around the home, we seldom do anything about it. So the next time you are about to pay your water bill, think about this. Consider that the average house uses 130,000 gallons of water per year, and without much… Read more »

Store Your Propane Tanks Safely

Did you know propane is an American-made resource? Propane’s popularity is derived from being a clean natural energy resource, and typically comes in a gas or liquid form. Propane is simple to use and affordable to heat and cool houses, heat water, heat appliances, cook food on the grill, heat… Read more »

Using Fire Extinguishers Effectively from Paul Davis

Can you believe that 372,900 fires occur in homes every single year? These fires cause 2,530 deaths, 13,125 injuries and $7 billion in property loss each year, according to the US Fire Administration. Shockingly, fire extinguishers were present in only 4% of these fires. If a fire happened in your… Read more »

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 to fit in last-minute vacations, get excited about football season, and prepare for school to start. Here are a few safety tips to follow as you jump back into the world of sack lunches, class bells, and homework assignments. School Zones are for Kids Look for… Read more »

Wildfire Safety Tips from Paul Davis

As of July 30 of this year, at least 14 wildfires were scattered throughout California. This year alone, fire conditions have been the worst in history along the West Coast, but these fires have the potential to affect most areas of the U.S. and Canada. Within just over 10 states,… Read more »

Damage of Wildfires

Wildfire Safety Tips As of July 30 of this year, at least 14 wildfires were scattered throughout California. This year alone, fire conditions have been the worst in history along the West Coast, but these fires have the potential to affect most areas of the U.S. and Canada. Within just… Read more »

Know what to do if a flood hits!

So far this summer, areas of the U.S. have received record setting rainfall causing flooding to streets, commercial buildings and homes. Check out this flooding video on Weather.com in Southern California this past weekend! Have you reflected on what you would do if flooding occurred in your community? Whether you’re… Read more »

Wow! Sparklers Can Reach Up To 1800 Degrees!

Watching fireworks is one of the best parts of a 4th of July 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 professionals. However, if you choose to set them off… Read more »