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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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Enjoy your patio heater this fall, but use it safely

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Portable, outdoor gas-fired heaters – or patio heaters – are increasingly popular for use at home and in outdoor seating at restaurants, especially with colder weather fast approaching. While the heaters offer comfort, using them involves potential risks. The post Enjoy your patio heater this fall, but use it safely appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Fire up the grill, but follow simple safety tips

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Grilling season is here, and with all the social distancing that 2020 has brought us, consumers are eager to do more home cooking at their backyard grills. Unfortunately, each summer season also brings numerous home fires and burn injuries associated with outdoor grilling activities. The post Fire up the grill, but follow simple safety tips appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Safety tips before, during and after a wildfire

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Safety is a constant concern to those living in an area threatened by wildfire. Consider these tips to help you and your family before, during and after a wildfire. The post Safety tips before, during and after a wildfire appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Reduce your risk before a wildfire threatens

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Although not every wildfire can be prevented, you can take steps to make your property more resilient should a wildfire threaten. The post Reduce your risk before a wildfire threatens appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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