Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 11/07/2023

Funding options for home safety improvements

Making upgrades to your home can improve its safety, but these types of upgrades aren't always cheap. If you're avoiding these upgrades due to the cost, keep in mind funding options are available. These funding options can make some projects more affordable. Weatherization Assistance Program The Weatherization Assistance Program is available for households with incomes below a certain...

FHA Loans

Funding

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Posted on 10/17/2023

A beginners guide to fire safety for homeowners

House fires can happen anytime and spread quickly, causing...

Fire Safety

Home Safety

Posted on 09/26/2023

A basic guide to home security

Your home should be a space of peace and security. In...

Home Security Tips

Home Safety

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Posted on 06/27/2023

Tornado Preparedness Tips

With wind speeds of over 300 miles per hour, a tornado can be devastating. Luckily, meteorologists can predict them accurately enough to give you time to get to safety. Before a tornado comes, however, it's important to be prepared. Here are some tips for being tornado-ready: Know Where to Go Under ground is the safest place to go...

Home Safety

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Posted on 06/06/2023

Creating household evacuation plans for emergencies

If you don't have an emergency evacuation plan for your...

Emergency Supplies

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 03/07/2023

Signs of a gas leak in your home

Gas leaks are a dangerous problem for homeowners. These leaks, which can occur from gas stoves, fireplaces and other gas-powered appliances, cause natural gas to build up inside your house, which can lead to serious and potentially deadly health problems. So it's important to know when you might have a gas leak. Here are a few of the...

Carbon Monoxide

Gas Leak

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Posted on 01/17/2023

Fire Safety Tips Your Household Should Know

Keeping your home safe doesn't have to be complicated. By practicing good habits and establishing best practices with everyone in your household, you can prepare for--and prevent--major issues. Fire safety is a particular concern that can be accomplished by remembering a few simple tips. Here are the basics of household fire safety: Maintain & Test Your Smoke Detectors...

Fire Prevention

Fire Safety

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