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Electrical Safety Tips
Did you know? Electrical malfunction is the leading cause of home fires year after year.
The Dangers of Radon in Your Home
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can’t be detected by sight, smell or taste. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and claims the lives of an estimated...
Checking Tire Pressure
Did you know a properly inflated tire will provide longer life, better steering response, fuel efficiency and a smoother ride? A lot of important things (including yourself) are riding on you keeping those tires up to snuff and that’s why MAPFRE Insurance is showing...
Getting Out of the Snow When You’re Stuck
You get in your car and suddenly you realize you’re stuck. The snow is up to the tires and they’re just spinning away. What do you do? Shovel outThe first step is to dig out your car and try to make it so you can see all the tires. Remove as much snow as you possibly...
How to Open a Frozen Car Door
Ever go out to your car in the morning and you can’t get in because your door is frozen shut? MAPFRE Insurance shows you what you need to do when this happens to you!Dealing with a frozen lockIf just your lock is frozen you can try a deicer solution or even hand...
Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
While most home owners know the importance of having smoke alarms, almost three out of five fire fatalities from 2014 to 2018 happened in properties with no alarms or where alarms failed to operate, according to a report by the National Fire Protection Association. In...