Earlier this month we announced the launch of two new Travelers skills for Alexa: the “Travelers” skill, which assists the company’s policyholders with questions regarding billing and payments; and the “Travelers Home Central” skill, which enables all consumers to access…
Preparing your home for a hurricaneThe worst thing that coastal people can do is not prepare for tropical storms and hurricanes.The two key factors contributing to weather security during hurricanes, according to the National Hurricane Center, are preparing for the risks in advance and acting on those preparations when alerted by emergency officials.The director of the National Hurricane Center, Rick Knabb, and AccuWeather Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski outlined certain precautionary steps that people in areas impacted by hurricanes and tropical storms should take.RELATED:5 potentially dangerous hurricane preparation…
How to Help Prepare for a Hurricane Your pre-hurricane preparation level can determine how well you weather the storm and how fast you are recovering from it. Before a storm is in the forecast, you should start preparing your home, inside…
Regular use of the car entails considerable fuel costs. In addition, there is a direct link between mileage and maintenance service frequency.Bright Side put together 8 life hacks that will help you to cut not only fuel but also maintenance costs.8. Don’t put the pedal to the metal. On the roads one sees many drivers who love to slam on the acceleration. However, we were told in the driving school that acceleration and braking should be done smoothly because it guarantees reduced fuel consumption. When you accelerate sharply, it makes your car consume more energy, thus fuel consumption also increases.7. Use cruise…
Consider the supplies you may need to last you and your family for at least three to seven days when creating a home emergency survival kit. In the event of emergencies that may require you to leave your home quickly,…
Buying renters insurance to protect your belongings may seem like an unnecessary expense until you experience a theft or fire in your rented home or apartment and lose some of your most treasured belongings forever. Whether you're a longtime renter…
Home ownership is one of the biggest investments you're going to make, so protecting this investment with quality homeowners insurance is a key part of being a responsible homeowner. While many Americans understand the importance of homeowners insurance, some don't…
Roadside assistance is a valuable service when it comes to emergencies while driving, but also one that often gives us a false sense of security. If something happens to our vehicle, we will call for assistance quickly and then wait…
One of the most important home security issues is electrical safety involving outlets, plugs and extension cords. U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 47,820 fire structures per year involving an electrical fire or malfunction, but steps can be…
It can be a tough – and dangerous – job to drive a large truck. Compared to the average American car's 3,0001, weighing up to 80,000 pounds, the size of a tractor-trailer increases brake distance, can block visibility for other drivers and poses unique challenges for everybody who shares the road.Staying safe on the road is not the responsibility of the truck driver alone. In fact, the car was at fault in 78 percent of car accidents.2 Drivers should learn to avoid the truck zone and drive around big trucks safely. Renee Lawson, travelers specialist, shows you how this video is about.Watch “Avoiding the Truck Zone”¹ Highway Loss Data Institute, www.hldi.org² Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, https://www.vtti.vt.edu/moreinformation/sharing-the-road.html3www.travelers.com