Articles In 'Weather Safety'

By Franklin Mutual Insurance, Posted in Emergency Preparedness, Home Tips, Weather Safety

Snowmageddon, hurricanes, or even just a severe thunderstorm can knock out the power to your home. During the best-case scenarios, you can’t stream your favorite movies and TV shows for a few hours. During the worst-case scenarios, your home and family can be in danger. A generator can get you back up and running in no time, and here are six important reasons why your home shouldn’t be without one. 1. Keep medical devices running Many people rely upon electrical medical devices, such as oxyg... read more.

• January 19, 2024

By Franklin Mutual Insurance, Posted in Home Tips, Weather Safety

Rodents are extreme acrobats. They can scale wires, jump, and squeeze through teeny-tiny holes just to seek refuge in your toasty warm home. Once inside your home, mice, rats, and even squirrels can wreak havoc and be difficult to remove. Rodents are not your only concern, unfortunately, as insects can run rampant in the winter, too. Thankfully, there are eight easy steps you can take to prevent these unwelcome visitors from entering your home.          &nb... read more.

• January 19, 2024

By Franklin Mutual Insurance, Posted in Home Tips, Weather Safety

Summer is in full swing, which means barbecues, swimming pools, and vacation. While we are all celebrating the warmer weather and relaxation, another season is beginning - hurricane season. With the threat of heavy rain, high winds and lightning strikes, now is the perfect time to inspect and trim your trees. The last thing you want is a storm to take down a large branch or tree and damage your or your neighbor’s property. Do my trees need a trim? Before getting out the clippers or calling a profe... read more.

• July 19, 2023

By Franklin Mutual Insurance, Posted in Weather Safety

It’s burst-pipe season! Prevent this costly insurance claim from happening in your home with these six simple tips! Did you know that one in five homeowners insurance claims is for water damage and freezing? Unfortunately, every time temperatures dip below freezing, your pipes can become interior popsicles, burst, and create expensive damage in your home (approximately $11,000 per claim). Rather than having to deal with the hassle, clean up, and possibly mold, prevent a water damage claim from a bur... read more.

• January 20, 2023

By Franklin Mutual Insurance, Posted in Home Tips, Weather Safety

As we enter the colder months, you may seek creative ways to reduce your heating bills, especially with oil and gas prices fluctuating. But when it comes to home heating, safety should always be your top priority. We put together these home heating tips to help you stay safe and warm all winter long! Give your space heater some space  Space heaters can help warm the colder areas around your home efficiently. Unfortunately, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) found that fixed or portabl... read more.

• November 04, 2022

By Franklin Mutual Insurance, Posted in Home Tips, Weather Safety

With hayrides, trick-or-treating, and grand feasts, fall is one of the most exciting times of the year. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the scariest and not because of Halloween. Cold temperatures, severe storms, and dare we say, snow – can stop you from enjoying leaf peeping and other fun activities. Prevent costly repairs and other unfortunate surprises at home with these nine frighteningly easy home maintenance tasks you need to complete this season! #1 – Call your HVAC magician One o... read more.

• September 28, 2022

By Franklin Mutual Insurance, Posted in Emergency Preparedness, Weather Safety

You’ve done the prep work. You’ve got your supplies ready. You’ve taken all the necessary home safety tips to mitigate storm damage. Your emergency kit is filled with everything you need to hunker down for days if needed.  Now it’s time to talk about how to get through the actual storm. Here’s what you’re going to need: An evacuation plan—hopefully you won’t need it, but it’s better to be safe than sorry A safe spot indoors—find a secure... read more.

• November 20, 2020

By Franklin Mutual Insurance, Posted in Emergency Preparedness, Weather Safety

The temperature’s dropping, leaves are already falling, and the snow won’t be far behind. Autumn is in full swing, which means we are at the crossroads of hurricane season and winter storm season. “Making it up as you go along” is great if you’re a jazz musician or abstract artist, but it’s a terrible idea for storm preparation. The best way to make it through a heavy storm that could disrupt power for days is to prepare in advance. At FMI, we take storm damage very seri... read more.

• October 19, 2020

By Franklin Mutual Insurance, Posted in Home Tips, Weather Safety

The holidays can bring joy to all but they also bring additional risk to your home’s safety. We tracked the top five home insurance claims from the holiday season over the past three years and the results haven’t changed a bit. Now we’re sharing the most common causes of holiday danger and how you can prevent them for a safer holiday season. Make sure only the turkey gets fried: Christmas trees, turkey fryers, candles, fireplaces, electrical heaters and even wrapping paper can turn home... read more.

• November 20, 2017

By Franklin Mutual Insurance, Posted in Weather Safety

June 1 marks the official start of the six-month Atlantic hurricane season. Whether or not you live in a hurricane-prone area, use this opportunity to plan and prepare for potential dangerous weather ahead. Do you have enough insurance coverage to rebuild your home and replace your personal belongings in the event they are damaged or destroyed? Before the wind begins to blow, review your hurricane risk and insurance policy with your professional, local independent agent.  Create or update a home inven... read more.

• May 04, 2016