We think of ice on the ground during the winter months, but you need to also be-aware of the ice that is forming up above. The icicles hanging from your eaves and gutters that may look pretty is one of your home’s worst enemies. Those ice formations are called ice dams. How do ice-dams happen?…
Often called the silent killer, carbon monoxide poisoning at high levels can kill a person in minutes. Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels, like gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, and propane burn incompletely. The following are yearly statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for unintentional CO…
Thanksgiving is in a couple of weeks and soon you will be deciding on how you are going to prepare your turkey. Will you be baking it or using a deep fryer? According to NFPA, Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. It is important to be properly…
Team up for Fire Safety October is Fire Prevention Month! The goal of Fire Prevention Month (and week October 6th – 12th) is to raise awareness about fire safety and help ensure your home and family is prepared in the event of an emergency Most house fires can be prevented. There are simple things you can…
It just takes 2 minutes for a fire to become life threatening and in 5 minutes your home can become totally engulfed in flames. According to the NFPA, in 2017 there were 357,000 fires causing 2630 deaths and 10,600 injuries. Staying safe from fires at home begins with you. Awareness alone is not enough; proper…
As a building owner in Akron, Ohio it important to make sure you have plenty of fire extinguishers on the premises. The question you may ask yourself, “How many do I need?” Many factors determine the number, type, size and location you need to keep your building to code and your employees and customers safe.…
This time of year, homeowners enjoy grilling in the Canton and Akron Ohio area. We want to make sure that you are grilling safely this summer. According to the NFPA July is the peak month for grill fires (17%) including both structures, outdoor and unclassified fires. In 2013-2017, an average of 19,000 patients per year…
When your home or business is damaged by a fire, flood, storm or vandalism calling a reputable emergency board up company will prevent further damage. It will also limit your liability until all the repairs can be completed. After the damage has occurred you need to call a board up company. An estimator from the…