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Jun 21

Get ‘hurricane ready’ before storms threaten home or business

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Weather forecasters predict above-average activity this Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Take steps to minimize damage and speed recovery. The post Get ‘hurricane ready’ before storms threaten home or business appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Oct 05

October brings focus on fire prevention

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Fire safety organizations traditionally conduct fire prevention awareness campaigns in October, coinciding with the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Though its origin is disputed, the deadly fire burned from October 8 to 10 that year, killing about 300 people, destroying more than 3 square miles of the city and leaving 100,000 people homeless. The post October brings focus on fire prevention appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Apr 27

Prepare your commercial building for spring

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We all think of spring cleaning for our homes, both inside and outside, but have you thought about getting your commercial building ready for warmer weather? The post Prepare your commercial building for spring appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Apr 20

Recycle batteries to stop fires, help planet

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Lithium-ion batteries store lots of power in a small, lightweight format, making them a popular component of consumer products from laptops to e-cigarettes. Unfortunately, few of us consider how to dispose of batteries when we are finished with them, and the results may be fueling one of the biggest emerging problems in the world of waste: fires. The post Recycle batteries to stop fires, help planet appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Mar 23

Checklist: How did your home hold up?

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Spring is a good time to assess how your property weathered the winter and to make a “to-do” list to prevent property maintenance and liability issues. The post Checklist: How did your home hold up? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

May 07

Make your boat shipshape for the season

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After being bundled up for the winter, your boat needs a little attention as you remove the shrink wrapping or heavy winter cover. Follow a few tips to make the experience easier and more pleasurable. The post Make your boat shipshape for the season appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Apr 16

Have a plan for responding to floods

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Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters, with many U.S. communities experiencing some degree of flooding after spring rains, winter snow thaws or heavy thunderstorms. Learning about this weather possibility and how to properly prepare for it can save lives and minimize damage. The post Have a plan for responding to floods appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Mar 20

Spring checklist: How did your home hold up?

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As the calendar turns to spring, it’s time to assess how your property weathered the winter. This is a good time to make a “to-do” list to prevent property maintenance and liability issues. The post Spring checklist: How did your home hold up? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

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