Know How to Escape Your Home Safely in a Fire

Know How to Escape Your Home Safely in a Fire

Fire departments across the country responded to 377,399 residential fires between 2015 and 2019, according to statistics compiled by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires resulted in 2,761 civilian deaths, 11,582 civilian injuries and $7.7...
Small Tree Removal Safety Tips

Small Tree Removal Safety Tips

Does a tree in your yard have you stumped? You’d like to remove it, perhaps, but you’re not certain of the best way to go about it. As your insurance agent, we always recommend that you hire a professional for any large tree removal, and you ask them for proof of...
Summer Fire Safety Tips

Summer Fire Safety Tips

According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are an average of 385,500 residential fires every year. While taking out a Homeowners insurance policy with fire insurance coverage will help protect you from the costs incurred from a house fire, following...
Home Fire Escape Plans

Home Fire Escape Plans

Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning.  Why do you...
Hiring a Contractor for Home Updates

Hiring a Contractor for Home Updates

If you own a home, then chances are at some point you will need to hire someone to do repair work on your home. At Galvin Insurance Agency, Inc., we know that hiring a contractor or handyman to perform work on your home often comes with risks. Below are nine things...