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Summer! Time for play … and maybe some work, too

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Memorial Day traditionally marks the beginning of summer: time to grill on the patio, take the boat out, work in the garden or make a dent on that list of home improvement projects. Whatever your chosen activity, here are some safety and consumer tips from our blog. The post Summer! Time for play … and maybe some work, too appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Landlords: 3 reasons to consider requiring renters insurance

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Many tenants do not obtain their own renters insurance. Either they underestimate the value of their personal possessions or they incorrectly assume the landlord’s policy will cover them. In most states, landlords can require renters to have their own insurance, and here are three reasons a landlord should consider doing just that. The post Landlords: 3 reasons to consider requiring renters insurance appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Follow tips for portable heater safety

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Space heaters offer a portable and relatively affordable means of taking the chill out of small spaces. But portable heaters are also a significant source of home fires each year. The post Follow tips for portable heater safety appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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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.
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Keep the fun in summer with attention to safety

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Summer. Time to relax and enjoy the fun in your own backyard. But to keep the fun rolling, make sure everyone stays safe and sound. The post Keep the fun in summer with attention to safety appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Entrust storm repairs to honest contractors

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When businesses and homeowners are desperate for help to repair and rebuild after a disaster such as a hurricane, tornado or wildfire, they seek assistance from anyone who will offer help. Unfortunately, there are scammers who prey on those emotions and take advantage of good people in their darkest hour. The post Entrust storm repairs to honest contractors appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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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.
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Could your gate lock out first responders?

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In an emergency, first responders need immediate access to the affected property. While perimeter walls, gates and fences do a great job of maintaining privacy, these physical barriers could delay help from police, paramedics or fire departments. The post Could your gate lock out first responders? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Consider the hidden risks of mulching

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One of your annual gardening tasks might involve applying a new layer of mulch to help control weed growth, reduce soil erosion and add nutrients to the soil. While your fruits, vegetables or ornamentals might benefit, mulch is a combustible material, and care must be taken to avoid the possibility of it igniting. The post Consider the hidden risks of mulching appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Consider safety before taking your restaurant outdoors

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Restaurants seeking new ways to stay operational during the pandemic are constructing temporary structures to extend the outdoor dining season. Use of these structures without proper safety precautions and adequate protections for customers and employees could lead to unforeseen legal and safety consequences. The post Consider safety before taking your restaurant outdoors appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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