WINTER PROTECTION FOR YOUR BUILDING AND BUSINESS
Posted: November 1, 2013
Severe winter weather can cause many problems. Winter weather can arrive in many forms: snow, ice, rain, blizzards, and high winds. Many times it is a combination of any of these. Properly preparing for winter weather can reduce the possibility of a loss to your building or your business. The following points should be checked prior to and/or during severe winter weather to prevent winter losses: Building Structure...
Vaccines aren't just for kids. Here's why grown-ups need them, too..
Posted: July 30, 2013
Think of vaccines and you might envision teary-eyed kids at the doctor’s office or flu clinic getting a cartoon character bandage on their arm after getting a shot. But there are plenty of reasons adults should get vaccines too. The vaccines you need as an adult depend on everything from your age and lifestyle to high-risk medical conditions, travel plans, and which shots you’ve had...
Is Your Play Area Toddler-Friendly?
Posted: May 2, 2013
As spring finally sets in, you’ve likely been eager to let your toddler run off some energy outdoors.Take a few moments to address your backyard to neighborhood playground for safety first. Taking these steps can help ensure safe play: Ensure that playground equipment is age-appropriate and properly maintained. Look for adequate surfacing under equipment and loose or broken screws on equipment itself. Check play...
Keep You and Your Family Safe Before, During, and After a Flood
Posted: April 17, 2013
There is an increased risk of flooding during spring months. During the winter months, frozen land prevents melting snow or rainfall from steeping into the ground, which can result in overflow of streams, rivers, and lakes, once the ground warms up. Add spring storms to that and there is a very good chance spring flooding will occur. Here is what to do to keep you...
