by Alan D. Smith | Safety, Tips
The holidays are a time for family, friends, fun, and food. Unexpected fires are not a popular addition to anyone’s holiday to-do list. Unfortunately, cooking-related fires make up the majority of home fires, with an average of 455 occurring daily. Thanksgiving,...
by Alan D. Smith | Safety, Tips
The seasons are beginning to change and before we know it, cold weather will be here! The seasonal changes affect your vehicle in many different ways. Regular vehicle maintenance along with seasonal-specific car care tasks will help your vehicle last throughout the...
by Alan D. Smith | Safety, Tips
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are an average of 385,500 residential fires every year. While taking out a Homeowners insurance policy with fire insurance coverage will help protect you from the costs incurred from a house fire, following...
by Alan D. Smith | Safety, Tips
“This year will be the summer of the road trip,” said Aldo Vazquez, public relations spokesman for AAA. With trends showing that travel by planes, trains, ships and buses will decrease, the favored mode of transportation for travelers this summer will be...
by Alan D. Smith | Safety, Tips
Utah is one of the most wildfire prone states in the U.S. We have 800-1,000 wildfires annually. Beginning in June, Utah enters its highest-risk period for wildfire. Wildfires can spread rapidly, posing a significant threat to life, property, and the environment....
by Alan D. Smith | Safety, Tips
More fires happen in the winter months than any other time of the year. During the cold months, we spend more time indoors and use different methods to heat our homes. Heating was the second leading cause of home fires after cooking. Home heating fires peaked in the...