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Fireworks and cooking out are highlights of the July 4th holiday, but safety should always come first. Before you celebrate, take a moment to review a few key safety tips in the slides below. Additional safety and summer fire prevention tips can be found here:
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A little caution goes a long way in keeping you and your property safe!

During this stormy season, National Lightning Safety Awareness Week serves as a timely reminder to take lightning seriously and review essential safety tips for storms. It's easy to underestimate, but lightning is a real threat to your home — not just from a direct strike, but from the fires and electrical surges that can follow.

• If you hear thunder, stay off corded phones and away from anything plugged into an outlet — lightning can travel through wiring and plumbing.
• Skip the shower or sink until the storm passes.
• Keep some distance from windows and exterior doors.
• Consider whole-home surge protection for your electronics and appliances.
• A professionally installed lightning protection system can help direct a strike safely into the ground instead of through your home.

Storms happen fast, but a little preparation can save you a lot of stress (and money) later. And if you ever do need help recovering from storm damage, we're here 24/7/365.