Christina Martin

The Salt Lake City Fire Department has received a $5,000 grant to purchase fire and carbon monoxide detectors for distribution to low-income families, the elderly and the disabled. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America announced the awarding of a Heritage Rewards grant Thursday on behalf of the Burgess Group. “It is crucial that vulnerable and low-income populations have the tools in their homes to protect their families,” said Salt Lake City Fire Chief Kurt Cook. “We want to thank the Burgess Group and Allianz for helping us purchase this equipment and keep our community safe ,” Cook said. The grant will be formally ... Read Full Story

Realtors® Mary & Bill Watkins   ~  Jackson Mississippi Real Estate There are harmful gases that we can't see that can cause us harm each and every day that many homeowners don't think about.  We would like to point out some dangers around the house and how to keep safe. The natural invisible gas radon can seep up from the ground into our homes.  This is a natural gas in the environment that can pose a health risk for many.  Many people don't know this, but exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the nation. Homeowners can check for ... Read Full Story

Did you know that the Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate specifies in paragraph 10.8 that carbon monoxide detectors must be installed in the subject property? If you are a home seller with their house currently on the market in Colorado, be sure that you have carbon monoxide detectors installed within 15 feet of each bedroom, or in a location as required by the applicable building code. If you’re buying a home and notice that it does not have carbon monoxide detectors, you should understand that it’s the sellers obligation to install the detectors at their cost. You should not be tricked ... Read Full Story

Portable gas generators provide a good source of power. But if a generator is improperly installed or operated, can become dangerous. To keep families safe, The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have made a helpful new video and give the following advice: - Contract a licensed electrician to install your generator to make sure it meets local codes. - Do not connect your generator directly to household wiring without an appropriate transfer switch installed. - Power from generators connected directly to household wiring can backfeed along power lines and electrocute anyone that is touching them, including lineworkers making ... Read Full Story

Small diesel generators provide a good source of power, but if not properly installed or used, can become deadly. To keep your family safe, The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have made a helpful new video and recommend taking the following precautions: - Contact a licensed electrician to set up your generator to make sure it meets local codes. Do not connect generators directly to household wiring without an appropriate transfer switch installed. - Electricity from generators that are connected directly to household wiring can backfeed along power lines and severely harm anyone that is touching them, including ... Read Full Story