Tag: Insurance
- Categories: American Heritage, Holidays, Weather
Polar-Bear Plunge: Crazy? Rejuvenating? Both? You’ve seen these people on the news or in your local paper. Maybe you’ve seen them in person at a local park or beach in winter. Maybe you’re even one of them. Who are they? And why are they jumping into a freezing body of water? The origin of the … Read more
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- Categories: American Heritage, Holidays, Home
5 Tips for Deep Frying a Turkey This Thanksgiving Those who have tasted deep-fried turkey usually say there’s simply no comparison to an oven-roasted bird — turkey out of the fryer is moist, with crispy skin and a beautiful color. And, it cooks much more quickly than a turkey in the oven, which means you … Read more
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- Categories: American Heritage, Auto, Home
Make football season not just fun, but also safe Finally, fall is here! That eagerly anticipated season when we get to enjoy cooler temps, colorful leaves, the start of school and, of course, football season in Ohio! Football season brings with it a whole host of seasonal activities for football fans, from game-day tailgates and … Read more
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- Categories: American Heritage, Weather
A little extra caution can go a long way while driving at night Summer has ended, and while fall and winter have their own pleasures — including ice skating at Fountain Square — longer nights mean increased danger on the roads. You might think you drive just as well at night, but consider this: Even … Read more
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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...