The 10 Most Dangerous Kitchen Gadgets
Posted: November 20, 2015
Here’s a surprising statistic: Three times as many house fires occur on Thanksgiving as compared to a typical day, reports the National Fire Protection Association. While it’s true that open flames or turkey fryers can quickly cause big damage, don’t discredit the power of a more humble object to ruin your family dinner. (If you’ve ever shaved your finger when a wet potato took a...
Protecting Your Identity During the Holidays
Posted: November 17, 2015
There’s no bustling through crowds with online shopping, but making purchases over the Internet may increase the risk of identity theft. A disproportionate number of scams, fraud, and identity theft-related incidents occur during the holiday rush. As the shopping season continues, make sure personal information remains just that – personal – with these safety tips from Identity Theft 911® and Grinnell Mutual. Shopping online safety...
7 Safety Tips for Using Turkey Fryers
Posted: November 13, 2015
By: Reposted from ErieSense.com Research shows that Thanksgiving is the most common day of the year for home cooking fires—and that turkey fryers are a major reason why. That’s because turkey fryers hold gallons of oil, a combustible substance. A large turkey can cause the oil to splash, leading to a fire or skin burn. A Safer Option Today, you can “fry” without actually frying...
Know the Trail: Snowmobiling Safely
Posted: November 9, 2015
This winter, more than 10 million people will ride across blankets of white on snowmobiles. The breathtaking beauty of snow-filled woods and fields attracts some people to snowmobiling while others treasure traversing the winter landscape with friends and family. "If you're out there with the right safety gear and the right cold-weather gear, it can be something very enjoyable," says Laurie Cisewski, a claims adjuster...
Four Ways to Prepare Your Boat for Winter
Posted: October 13, 2015
Shorter days, turning leaves, and chilly water temperatures signal that soon it may be time to store your boat. Before you store your boat, Pardridge Insurance and Grinnell Mutual recommends performing end-of-season maintenance. “The primary purpose of winterizing your boat is to prevent the engine block from freezing, cracking, or related mechanical failure that you may discover as you prepare for that first trip around...