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Space Heater Safety – Staying Safe and Warm

The cold weather is officially here and despite a few warm days here and there, it really is winter. For lots of us, there’s at least one room in the house that just stays chilly no matter what you do or what kind of heating systems you have. That’s where portable space heaters can come… Read more »

Summer Fire Safety Tips

People tend to associate forest fires with California, where these fires occur nearly every summer. However, a summer fire danger exists all throughout the country. Extreme heat and hot summer winds combine with lightning strikes, or simply even human carelessness can create a destructive summer fire. These disasters consume everything from National Forest land to… Read more »

If Lightning Strikes, Fight Back with Branch Services

  Lightning can be beautiful to watch, from a distance. There is a long list of problems that can come with lightning, however. First, the loud boom after lightning can scare your pets, making them difficult to find. Be sure to keep an eye on your pets to make sure they aren’t frightened or running…. Read more »

Keep Your Backyard Safe!

Now that summer is finally here Branch Services knows that you are eager to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and spend some time in your own backyard. Sadly, accidents can occur outside and spoil your fun. Here is a list of some common backyard dangers to keep an eye out for: Swimming Pools Swimming… Read more »