by Bender Hatch | Home, Safety
Leaning toward an old wood-burning fireplace to help cut your heating bill this winter? Before you spark a log you should know, fireplaces and chimneys are involved in 42% of all home-heating fires. So before you use your fireplace, ensure you know how to properly use...
by Bender Hatch | Safety, Tips
Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Why do you need a...
by Bender Hatch | Insurance, Safety, Tips
Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods may: Result from rain, snow,...
by Bender Hatch | Home, Insurance, Safety, Tips
Hurricane season may be inevitable, but disaster isn’t. The key, according to the American Red Cross and the National Weather Service, is to mitigate risks by taking precautions ahead of time. As hurricane season approaches, take the time to get ready. Follow these...
by Bender Hatch | Safety, Tips
Many find the winter holidays to be their favorite time of year. Colorful decorations, warming up by the fire, decorating Christmas trees and lighting candles, and other activities with friends and family make this a special moment. However, before hanging those...
by Bender Hatch | Safety, Tips
Cars are essential to our everyday lives. When you need to head to work or the market, you walk out to your car and expect it to start right up. To keep your car running and avoid potentially costly breakdowns, you should get into the habit of conducting these regular...
