If you like to dazzle your neighbors during the holiday season with festive lights on your home and trees, it's essential to make sure you do so safely to avoid the risk of fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an estimated 860 fires are caused...
There’s nothing cuter than seeing your pet wearing a holiday outfit or snapping a picture of them under the Christmas tree. But with all the excitement that comes with the holidays, it’s important to remember that your pet’s safety comes first. Because of the many...
At MAPFRE, your safety and peace of mind are essential to us. Because insurance is a serious business, we focus on that, so you can focus on the critical moments in life and not worry about the "what ifs." As the winter begins and temperatures fall across many parts...
An average of 170,000 residential building fires were reportedly caused by cooking in 2021, according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). Of those fires, there were an average of 135 civilian deaths and 3,000 civilian injuries. The fires resulted in a total...
Our customer’s safety and peace of mind are essential to us. During Fire Prevention Month in October and all year long, we want to ensure you and your family have an escape plan should a fire break out at your home and that you take adequate safety measures to prevent...
Fires can happen in any part of the house, but the basement is one of the most dangerous areas. If you have a basement, having little to no windows and having only one point of entry could make it difficult to escape if there is a fire. Crews fighting a potential...
Between 2016 and 2020, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) said fire departments responded to an estimated 343,100 home structure fires, which caused $7.6 billion in direct property damage. Of that damage, 26% of reported fires take place in U.S. homes and...
As a homeowner, it's essential to keep up with routine maintenance projects as they will save you from more complicated repairs down the road. One of those regular projects is cleaning your roof gutters, which should be done at least twice a year – usually best to do...
Disasters and emergencies can happen at any time. That's why during National Preparedness Month in September, Americans are reminded of the impact that potential disasters can have. Disasters typically include natural events such as avalanche, earthquake, extreme...