Are You Prepared for Fire or Natural Disaster?

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It’s Fire Prevention Week, which means two things.

One, it’s an especially bad time to commit arson. Two, the National Fire Protection Association has a fire safety quiz with questions like, “If a fire breaks out in your home you have __________ to get out once the smoke alarm sounds?” (Answer: a few minutes).

But jokes aside, disasters do happen – preparing for them is smart, not funny. Not preparing could cost you lots of money, or the life of you or a loved one. That’s why we do stories about disaster preparation, and how to save on renter’s or homeowner’s insurance. Check these out, and the links below the story, too:

Here’s the NFPA’s fact sheet about what usually causes fires, with links on how to prepare for one.

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