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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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How smoke from wildfires can affect your health

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While not everyone has the same sensitivity to wildfire smoke, it’s still a good idea to avoid breathing smoke if you can help it. And when smoke is heavy, which it can be in areas near active wildfires, it’s bad for everyone. The post How smoke from wildfires can affect your health 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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Fireworks: Resist dangerous temptation

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It is hard to deny that fireworks during Independence Day are as American as baseball, hot dogs and apple pie! For many people, celebrating our country’s independence includes setting off fireworks on and around the Fourth of July. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing cancellations of some organized fireworks displays, more people will be motivated to set off their own fireworks at home. While a spectacular fireworks display is both impressive and entertaining, remember that fireworks are explosives best left in the hands of professionals. The post Fireworks: Resist dangerous temptation appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Hazardous waste: Proper disposal matters

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What’s out of sight is frequently out of mind, including that bucket full of household cleaners in the garage or under the sink. You use them, and then you are faced with the prospect of disposing of them. While it might be tempting to just throw these types of cleaners in the trash – don’t. The post Hazardous waste: Proper disposal matters appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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