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Most winter power failures happen when storms bring freezing rain, sleet, heavy snow and high winds, damaging power lines and equipment. Without a steady supply of heat, not only are you impacted, but your home can suffer from damage as well. Plan before Winter arrives: Put together an emergency survival kit and an evacuation plan. Stock your pantry with non-perishable food and bottled water. Don’t forget your pet’s food. Take time for some pre-winter home maintenance. If someone in your home relies on...

Prioritizing personal readiness and the things you value should be part of any plan to take care of your loved ones now and in the years ahead. Protecting your future doesn’t need to be difficult or expensive. Start with simple steps and include each member of your household, so everyone has a part in safeguarding the future.”   If everyone puts a little effort into their family’s safety for the Future, you and your family will thrive not just survive. Here...

A home safety plan is an essential tool for keeping your family safe, as it establishes what to do in case of an emergency. All families should prepare for fire safety, natural disasters, power outages, extreme heat and cold. Families should have a plan to take care of any contingency. First you should Identify two safe meeting areas in your home! Choose the two safest spots in your house: One as your primary meeting spot, and the other as your backup....

Emergency Kit This National Preparedness Month, we are reminding you to build your emergency kit. Don’t forget to include: Non-perishable food and water that can last several days. Flashlights, radios & extra batteries. First aid kit. #LastingLegacy An emergency kit should have everything you need to survive for several days. Keeping your kit stocked with necessities like food, water, and medical care can make the difference in the face of a disaster.  Build an emergency supply kit this #NationalPreparednessMonth! Consider...

Whether children walk, ride their bicycle or take the bus to school, it is extremely important that they take proper safety precautions. Here are some tips to make sure your child safely gets to school. Walkers: – Review your family’s walking safety rules and practice walking to school with your child. – Walk on the sidewalk, if one is available; when on a street with no sidewalk, walk facing the traffic. -Before you cross the street, stop and look left,...