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Did you know that burning leaves is banned or restricted in most states? With the change in season upon us, what are you supposed to do with those pesky leaves in your yard? There is a green alternative to burning leaves! Use them as mulch for your lawn and garden! Shredded leaves make good mulch […]
It doesn’t get much better than roasting marshmallows over a crackling fire, and summertime is the perfect time for some safe backyard fire pit fun. And as everyone knows, you can’t have a campfire without s’mores! This summer, test out a new variation of the classic bonfire food, by making a mess free version […]
On the brink of the devastating wildfire currently hitting Washington, and the 26 fires that are burning almost a million acres in the western US, our thoughts and best wishes go out to the residents, the fire crews, and everyone affected by these tragic fires. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, there have been […]
Even though they can be man’s best friend, dogs can also carry some serious liabilities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dogs bite about 4.5 million people each year with about 885,000 requiring medical attention from these bites. More than half of these injuries are in children. Dog bites accounted for more […]
As we approach the 4th of July, we urge you to stay away from fireworks and leave the displays to the professionals. Thousands of people are injured every year using fireworks with injuries ranging from burns, to contusions and lacerations and even blindness. The Consumer Products Safety Commission conducted a special study of fireworks between […]
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 2,000 children visit emergency rooms each year from pool-related accidents and around 300 children under the age of 5 die every year as a result of drowning. These frightening statistics are enough to make anyone be more cautious about home swimming pools. By following swimming pool […]
Although trampolines can be fun and are attractive to active kids, they pose serious injury risks that could result in expensive insurance claims if someone is hurt on your property. Trampoline related injuries are responsible for as many as 92,000 emergency-room visits each year. More than 75,000 of those injuries involved children under the age […]
Every year, over 7,000 accidents occur from the use of backyard barbecues, causing $96 million in property damage.* Of the 7,000 accidents, 1,400 incidents resulted from charcoal or other solid fueled grills.* Before firing up the barbecue during the upcoming summer months, be sure to use safe grilling practices to avoid accidents and other fire-related […]
Hausch & Company is on the move expanding coverage into Nebraska. We’ve opened a field office in Omaha to better serve western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. With the spring storm season getting a late start this year, weather experts are anticipating a rise in strong storms for the remaining of May and throughout June. No one can […]
With the peak tornado season upon us now, and the recent devastating tornadoes, our hearts go out to the victims of these destructive and frightening natural disasters. We hope that you never have to endure the devastation tornadoes can cause, and we truly believe that you can never be too prepared for when and if […]