Below is some valuable information on mold growth brought to you by Lighthouse Insurance. The key to mold prevention is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should promptly clean the area and correct the water problem. It’s important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold [...]

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Will you be one of the millions on the road this summer? Safety is one of the most important things to consider as you pack your car and leave home. To help you get ready for your next road trip, the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) recommends these 10 tips for travelers: At home 1. [...]

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Whether you’re planning a summer vacation or a weekend getaway, travel costs can add up quickly. Here are some tips for keeping expenses down: -Check fares on Tuesdays. Most airlines launch their sales on Monday evenings, according to Farecompare.com, a website that tracks price trends. Other airlines follow suit by the next day. Of course, [...]

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Tornadoes are one of nature’s most powerful and destructive forces; an F5, the strongest and most violent of tornadoes, can level almost any house and its occupants. Thankfully, F5 tornadoes are rare. Most are weaker and can be survived. And now is the time to prepare for them if you haven’t already. Tornadoes are most [...]

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How often do you give your credit card information, social security number, bank information, address, DOB out on a daily basis? Each time you do that, you increase the chance of your identity being stolen. In the time it takes for you to brew a cup of coffee, a thief could steal your identity. With [...]

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Protecting your home, your money, and your identity means being careful online. Here’s a list of information you should never share with your 1,240 Facebook friends and Twitter followers: - Your full birthdate. Providing the month, day, and year can give potential identity thieves valuable data they can use to steal your personal information and wreak [...]

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Business owners have the absolute responsibility for the day-to-day health, safety and welfare of employees and worksite visitors. To make your work place safer, know the three common areas of risk: people, environment and company. People First   Keeping your employees safe and healthy is good for your business. To do that: -Offer prevention and wellness [...]

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Don’t drop the ball on your New Year’s resolutions. This year, try some resolutions that are easy to keep and will protect you and your family well into next January and beyond. Try these resolutions: 1. Don’t be a distracted driver – Many vehicle crashes are avoidable if people would just pay closer attention to [...]

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Most home fire deaths happen in the middle of the night between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. A smoke detector can save your life by waking you and giving you time to escape. When purchasing a smoke alarm, look for one that is accepted by an independent testing facility such as Underwriters Laboratories or Factory [...]

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