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- Categories: American Heritage, Holidays
Americans celebrate Memorial Day in the spring and Veterans Day in the fall. While it can be easy to confuse the two holidays, Memorial Day is set aside to honor American’s war dead; Veterans Day is intended to honor the service of all U.S. veterans, both living and dead. In fact, celebrations surrounding Veterans Day … <a title="Top 10 ways to honor a veteran on Veterans Day" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/top-10-ways-honor-veteran-veterans-day/" aria-label="Read...
- Categories: American Heritage, Home
Electrical failure or malfunctions account for almost 50,000 home fires per year and result in roughly 450 deaths and $1.5 billion in direct property damage according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This is a particular threat to homes built before the 1950’s when electrical wiring standards were less stringent than today. However, even newer homes … <a title="Preventing a Home Electrical Fire" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/preventing-home-electrical-fire/" aria-label="Read more about Preventing...
- Categories: American Heritage, Home
Candles are a great way to liven up a room by adding a fresh scent or warm light. Unfortunately, they can also create devastation if not used properly. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), improperly used candles caused an estimated 9,300 home structure fires between 2009 and 2013. Understanding the dangers of using candles and … <a title="Candle Fires – Are You At Risk?" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/candle-fires-risk/" aria-label="Read more...
- Categories: American Heritage, Home, Pets
Home fires are the most common disaster that the American Red Cross responds to – and also the most preventable. According to the United States Fire Administration, an estimated 500,000 pets are affected annually by fires. The best way to protect your pets from the effects of a fire is to include them in your family … Read more
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- Categories: Home
Items that block doors and windows in your home could keep you from escaping in the event of a home fire. And that could mean the difference between life and death. So unblock your exits today! Key to your family’s safety is planning and practicing a home fire escape plan twice a year. Start by … <a title="Fire Escape Planning & Fast Facts about Fire" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/fire-escape-planning-fast-facts-fire/" aria-label="Read more about...
- Categories: Home
Seconds Can Mean the Difference Between Life and Death The theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8-14 is “Every Second Counts; Plan 2 Ways Out!” Working smoke alarms, which cut the chances of dying in a house fire in half, are a family’s first indication of a fire. But once that alarm sounds … <a title="Safety at Home: Fire & Burns" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/safety-home-fire-burns/" aria-label="Read more about Safety at...
- Categories: Home
Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two minutes to escape? During a fire, early warning from a working smoke alarm plus a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives. Learn what else to do to keep your loved ones safe! Top Tips … <a title="Home Fire Safety Tips" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/home-fire-safety-tips/" aria-label="Read more about Home Fire...
- Categories: American Heritage, Auto
Did you know that new drivers are more likely to be involved in a fatal crash simply due to inexperience? The CDC is a great resource for parents who want to encourage safe driving behavior in their teens. Teen driving may be a new territory for some parents, so use these resources to find articles … <a title="Parents are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/parents-key-safe-teen-drivers/" aria-label="Read more about...
- Categories: American Heritage, Weather
Happy Fall! Last week was the beginning of Fall and with that comes the onset of the change of seasons. With this change, you should also expect a change in driving conditions. We’re here to help with several tips to make you aware of the dangers of fall driving. Fall Driving Hazards Poor Visibility: Falling … Read...
- Categories: American Heritage
Drowsy driving is one of the most dangerous habits drivers commit every day and many don’t know they are doing it. Did You Know? [Tweet “100,000 crashes each year are caused by fatigued drivers.”] 55% of drowsy driving crashes are caused by drivers less than 25 years old. Being awake for 18 hours is equal … <a title="The Risks of Drowsy Driving" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/risks-drowsy-driving/" aria-label="Read more about The Risks of...