by The Murphy Insurance Group | Nov 8, 2022 | Safety
While most homeowners know the importance of having smoke alarms, almost three out of five fire fatalities from 2014 to 2018 happened in properties with no alarms or where alarms failed to operate, according to a report by the National Fire Protection Association. In...
by The Murphy Insurance Group | Jun 7, 2022 | Safety, Tips
Ahh – The beach! We love the water, the sand, the sun and the family time to unwind and have FUN! Staying safe at the beach is very important. Weather and water conditions can change rapidly. In the blink of an eye someone could be caught in a...
by The Murphy Insurance Group | Apr 5, 2022 | Safety, Tips
April is distracted driving awareness month. Here are some statistics about the critical issue of distracted driving and ways to cope with the distractions. Help spread the word: Just Drive. Driving Dangers Texting, emailing, accessing social media Watching videos or...
by The Murphy Insurance Group | Mar 4, 2022 | Safety
For areas of the country that deal with bitter cold, snow and ice can bring unwelcomed damage to your home. An example of such damage are ice dams which are ridges of ice that form when heat inside your home enters the attic and melts snow on the roof. As the snow...
by The Murphy Insurance Group | Feb 21, 2022 | Safety
When the temperatures drop into the single digits, you most likely want to curl up with a good book or binge-watch the latest show – whatever you can to just stay indoors. Chances are, at some point you’ll still need to go out. When you do, you’re going to want to...
by The Murphy Insurance Group | Jan 25, 2022 | Safety
Many find the winter holidays their favorite time of year with colorful decorations, warming their feet by the fire, hanging ornaments from the mantle and the special activities with friends and family. However, before hanging those ornaments by the fireplace, make...