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May 18

Make emergency evacuation plan for your horse

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Having a disaster plan is critical to keeping your animal companions safe. And horses require extra consideration because of their size and specific transportation needs. The post Make emergency evacuation plan for your horse appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

May 11

Fake job postings: Know the warning signs

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Job seekers, beware of scammers out to defraud victims at your most vulnerable. Watch for some common warning signs that a job posting may be a scam. The post Fake job postings: Know the warning signs appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

May 04

3 myths about hurricane wind risks

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The 2020 hurricane season was one of the most active seasons in history, and weather experts predict 2021 will be similar. While hurricanes continue to be among the most catastrophic weather events, the good news is that homeowners have effective and affordable options to help reduce damage. The post 3 myths about hurricane wind risks 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.

Apr 13

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.

Apr 06

Stay safe when riding electric scooters

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With more than 65,000 on American streets, electric scooters are every bit as much a part of our transportation landscape as delivery trucks or rideshare cars. The post Stay safe when riding electric scooters appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Mar 30

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.

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.

Mar 16

Technology helps identify, reward safe drivers

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You’re a safe driver: You follow all traffic laws, don’t speed and never allow yourself to be distracted by your phone while driving. Suppose you could take credit for your efforts and earn a discount on your car insurance? With growing adoption of telematics by insurance companies, you can. The post Technology helps identify, reward safe drivers appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

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