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In the Pennsylvania, the holidays are a special time of year for so many reasons. They may be spiritually significant, or bring us closer to our friends and families. They are a time of giving, gathering, and sharing good food. For children, they may be a chance to receive some longed-for gifts. Despite all the magic that characterizes the holidays, they are not free from accidents. In fact, the holidays are one of the most dangerous times of year, when household accidents and injuries abound. Here are the ten most common holiday mishaps, and tips for avoiding them.
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It's that time of year againwhen many of us in the Pennsylvania hop into a plane, train, or automobile to spend the holidays with far-flung friends and relatives. The prospect of holiday travel fills our heads with all kinds of thoughts: the cost of the trip, the presents we may give or receive once we arrive, the meals we will share, the fights we hope to avoid having with certain family members... Too few of us, however, think about travel insurance.
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Before winter strikes in Pennsylvania, most of us tuck away our summer clothes and bring out the sweaters, coats, and scarves that will keep our bodies cozy when there's a chill in the air. But how many of us take similar steps to prepare our homes for winter weather? Readying your home for winter, also known as "winterizing," will not only help you and your family to stay snug and warm while saving money on energy bills, but it may also protect your home from damage that can lead to costly repairs.
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The magnitude 5.8 earthquake in central Virginia this summer was felt throughout the Eastern Seaboard, and had everyone, even those of us in Pennsylvania, thinking about the potential for another natural disaster in the U.S. Those who live on the West Coast have experienced their share of scary tremors, and even residents of the Midwest and South are threatened by quakes originating in the New Madrid Fault Line. Since virtually every portion of the U.S. is vulnerable to earthquakes, it is prudent to be prepared.
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September is here, and you know what that means. It marks the end of summer and the beginning of school and falling leaves. What you probably didn't know is that September also stands for National Preparedness Month (NPM).
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For those with kids, back to school time is here. At this point, the back to school shopping is done, and now it's back to new homerooms, homework, sports, extracurricular activities, school plays, and the list goes on. But along with the changes that come with a new school year, come potential changes to your insurance plan and behaviors that can protect Pennsylvania families.
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The heat and humidity that tend to lurk around in the summer months around Pennsylvania create the perfect recipe for thunderstorms. Occurring either late in the afternoon after big black clouds slowly build up and rumble or springing up out of nowhere, they often come with high winds and heavy rains.
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