Articles By: Brianne Tucker
Seeking Shelter During a Tornado
May 24, 2013 6:53 pm Featured Articles, Home Sweet Home, Safety At HomeThe images coming from Moore, OK after Monday’s devastating tornado are the latest evidence of the power of Mother Nature. They’re also reminder that disaster can strike quickly, with little warning. Our thoughts are with the people of Oklahoma. The pictures from our Claims team are indescribable. It’s hard not to worry about the safety [...]
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Home on the (Motorcycle) Range
May 15, 2013 2:22 pm Featured Articles, MotorcyclesWhen starting a course at any school, you are presented with a syllabus, or a series of assignments or tasks you will need to proficiently complete to pass. By Saturday morning, my list for the Motorcycle Safety Course looked like this: Attend class on Monday and Wednesday — Check Pass written exam — Check Cobble [...]
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Tip-Top Gear. Part 1-motorcycle safety class-a pink helmet and funny gloves.
May 8, 2013 11:52 am Motorcycles, On The RoadMotorcycle safety classes fill quickly in my area*, so I really lucked out when I was able get into a class. How? The night I went to record a video, I spontaneously took one of the no-show’s spots (with only a little nudging by one of the RiderCoaches). One problem with this spontaneity and my [...]
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On the Road, Off the Phone.
April 29, 2013 9:03 am Featured Articles, On The Road, Safety on the RoadDriving while talking or texting on a cell phone can be a divisive topic. It’s not safe, yet people still do it. Restrictions vary, so anyone driving across state lines better have an excellent memory or err completely on the side of caution to abide all of the laws. Automakers and wireless companies have even [...]
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Be Safe on the Water, Know the Laws Before You Launch
April 25, 2013 10:17 am Boat, Featured Articles, On The Water, Safety on the WaterI’ll be honest; I may not have always been compliant with the boating laws in my state. I wasn’t trying to get around the laws, I just didn’t know them. I’m guessing I’m probably not the only one. It’s a family tradition to go to my aunt and uncle’s house a couple of times during [...]
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Do You Know Your Flood Risk?
March 21, 2013 9:23 am Featured Articles, Home Sweet Home, Safety At Home, SeasonalAccording to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), floods are the number one natural disaster in the country. Good thing that this week (March 17-22) is National Flood Safety Awareness Week. Wait, you had no idea about Flood Safety Week? I can’t blame you; there have been plenty of motorcycles and basketball games to distract [...]
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8 Tips for Keeping a Fire Safely in its Fireplace
January 30, 2013 9:05 am Featured Articles, Home Sweet Home, Safety At HomeIf you’re like my husband, you like having a crackling fire in the fireplace while you’re watching a movie on a cold winter’s night. There’s definitely something alluring about having a fireplace in your home. According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association’s (HPBA) 2011 statistics, fireplace ranks second among the top features buyers seek [...]
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Happy Bubble Wrap® Appreciation Day!
January 28, 2013 2:37 pm Home Sweet HomeWhat? You didn’t know about this celebration? It’s celebrated the last Monday in January every year — since 2001. Let me introduce you to the most addictive or annoying day (feelings directly correlated to whether you’re popping or you’re listening to some pop Bubble Wrap). Here are the basics from Fastpack Packaging. Bubble Wrap is the brand [...]
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Auto Show Season: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
January 23, 2013 6:43 pm Drive-ing Questions, Featured Articles, Special InterestMaybe there’s a little hyperbole in my title, but is there a better way to cure the winter doldrums than shiny new cars? OK, there are a few better remedies, but let’s not rain on the parade. It’s Auto Show season, people! I’m fascinated by cars and love to dream about purchasing them. (Yes, just [...]
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Radon: The Silent Danger
January 21, 2013 10:34 am Featured Articles, Home Sweet Home, Safety At HomeIn January 2008, my husband and I were “this close” to purchasing our first home. After a couple of months of looking, we found a home that we loved, in a charming neighborhood and in our price range. It was missing only one thing from the checklist of amenities we wanted in our home (oh [...]
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