Safety Tips

Holiday Safety Tips Protecting Your Home and Loved Ones This Season As the holiday season unfolds, it’s a time for celebration, togetherness, and creating lasting memories. However, it’s also a time when safety hazards can creep into your festivities. From Thanksgiving feasts to Christmas lights, staying mindful of potential risks is key to enjoying a worry-free season. As your trusted

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How to Prepare Your Home for Fall: Tips from an Insurance Perspective As the vibrant colors of summer give way to the crisp air of fall, it’s time to start preparing your home for the colder months ahead. Taking proactive steps to protect your home now can help prevent costly damage, reduce risks, and keep your family safe. From an

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As the chill of winter gives way to the warmth of spring, it’s time to shake off the cobwebs and prepare your home for the upcoming season. Spring maintenance is essential for preserving the beauty and functionality of your home, as well as ensuring your comfort and safety. Here are some crucial tips to help you get started: Inspect Your

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‘Tis the Season to Prevent Fires – Tips from KVIS & Coe Insurance The holiday season is a time for joy, warmth, and togetherness, but it’s also a time when fire risks can increase significantly. From festive decorations to cozy gatherings around the fireplace, the winter season poses unique fire hazards that require special attention. At KVIS & Coe Insurance,

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Vlogging While Driving: What’s the Big Deal? Everyone knows the dangers of texting while driving, but now there is another equally dangerous trend – vlogging while driving. What is Vlogging? A vlog is a blog in video form. Vlogging involves anyone talking to a camera mounted on their dashboard to create videos. While the behavior may seem safe because it’s

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 48% of Americans do not have emergency kit supplies. Building a basic emergency kit for evacuations or stay-at-home orders will help to keep your family safe. (Having the right homeowners insurance helps give you peace of mind, too.) You might already know the basic items that should be in every home emergency kit. But when it

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Laundry is part of life’s weekly grind. But did you know that dryers cause roughly 15,500 home structure fires, 29 deaths, 400 injuries and $192 million in direct property loss each year? What’s more, most dryer fires happen in the winter. WHAT CAN CAUSE A DRYER FIRE? The most common cause of dryer fires is failure to do a thorough

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Shopping Safety Tips for the Holidays The average American plans to spend $998 on gifts and other holiday items this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. While that’s not as high as pre-pandemic years, it will still be a busy time for both online and brick and mortar retailers. However, all that hustle and bustle can create opportunities for

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Here are some helpful tips in the event you experience flooding or damage from a major storm. FINDING A CONTRACTOR Check in with your local homebuilders’ association. You’ll be able to search contractors within your area and put together a list of potentials. Get referrals. Ask your friends, family and coworkers who they’ve worked with in the past. They may have

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Motorcycle Safety Tips for Riding in Bad Weather There is perhaps no one who looks forward to spring and summer more than a motorcycle owner. You’ve just spent a long winter staring longingly at your bike that has been parked in the garage. Finally, the first day of warm weather and clear skies brings with it an air of excitement

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