Halloween Safety Video

Its that time of year again!  Time for a scarey yet safe good time.  Please enjoy watching this Halloween video on costumes and candy safety courtesy of About.com.

Click here to watch this video. [hosted on youtube.com]

Merchants Claim Support

A severe weather event can create disruption and hardship in your life.   Merchants Insurance Group understands this and strives to provide prompt and caring claims service to help you through this troubled time.   To report a claim involving damage due to the recent storm please call our toll-free number, 1-800-952-5246, and a claims representative will be able to assist you.  You may also report your claim online directly at www.merchantsgroup.com by clicking on the “Claims” button and then by selecting “Report a Claim.”  For a status on your newly reported claim, please call 1-877-576-0061, extension 304.

Merchants Claims Support

A severe weather event can create disruption and hardship in your life.   Merchants Insurance Group understands this and strives to provide prompt and caring claims service to help you through this troubled time.   To report a claim involving damage due to the recent storm please call our toll-free number, 1-800-322-8608, and a claims representative will be able to assist you.  You may also report your claim online directly at www.merchantsgroup.com by clicking on the “Claims” button and then by selecting “Report a Claim.”  For a status on your newly reported claim, please call 1-877-576-0061, extension 304.

Merchants Claims Support

A severe weather event can create disruption and hardship in your life.   Merchants Insurance Group understands this and strives to provide prompt and caring claims service to help you through this troubled time.   To report a claim involving damage due to the recent storm please call our toll-free number, 1-800-258-3574, and a claims representative will be able to assist you.  You may also report your claim online directly at www.merchantsgroup.com by clicking on the “Claims” button and then by selecting “Report a Claim.”  For a status on your newly reported claim, please call 1-877-576-0061 extension 304.

Hurricane Loss Prevention Tips

www.hsb.com has provided the below informative hurricane loss prevention tips in light of the recent Hurricane developments along the east coast.

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Don’t just buy one!

This is an excerpt from the article, “The Importance of Smoke Alarms for Your Family.”  For more info, please visit www.safetyathome.com.

Step 3: Don’t just buy one! There’s safety in numbers

Install at least one smoke alarm on each floor of the house or residence and outside all sleeping areas. Some fire safety advocates recommend installing smoke alarms inside each sleeping area if sleeping with the door closed.

Some basic rules to keep in mind

This is an excerpt from the article, “Keeping Your Family Safer with Fire Extinguishers.”  For more info, please visit www.safetyathome.com.

Some basic rules to keep in mind when dealing with household fire extinguishers:

• If a fire breaks out, your first step is to call the fire department and get everyone out of the house. If the fire is not spreading and is confined to a small area, use the appropriate type extinguisher for the fire. Know both your limits and the fire extinguisher’s limits.
• Periodically inspect your extinguishers to determine if they need to be recharged or replaced. Extinguishers need to be recharged or replaced after each use — even if you haven’t used all of the extinguishing agent.
• When using a portable extinguisher, keep your back to an unobstructed exit that is free from fire.

Check the manufacturer’s instructions for operating guidelines, including proper distance between the extinguisher and fire. Always aim at the base of the fire.

Look for the UL Mark

This is an excerpt from the article, “The Importance of Smoke Alarms for Your Family.”  For more info, please visit www.safetyathome.com.

Step 2: Look for the UL Mark

When you purchase a smoke alarm, look for the UL Mark on the product as well as on the packaging. The UL Mark tells you that a representative sample of the smoke alarm has been evaluated by UL scientists and engineers to nationally recognized safety requirements. It also means that UL conducts follow-up evaluations to countercheck that samples of the smoke alarm continue to meet these safety requirements.

Where should I keep my extinguisher?

This is an excerpt from the article, “Keeping Your Family Safer with Fire Extinguishers.”  For more info, please visit www.safetyathome.com.

Where should I keep my extinguisher?

Don’t just hang your extinguisher on the wall or in the cupboard. Plan ahead, read the instruction manual and know your extinguisher’s capabilities before trying to fight a fire. Portable extinguishers are useful for putting out small fires, but recognize your limits and the limits of the extinguisher.

Buy smoke alarms

This is an excerpt from the article, “The Importance of Smoke Alarms for Your Family.”  For more info, please visit www.safetyathome.com.

Step 1: Buy smoke alarms – and cut your family’s risk in half.

Experts report that consumers may cut their risk of dying in a home fire in half simply by having a smoke alarm installed. Smoke alarms are available at nearly all hardware, department and discount stores, often for under $20. So don’t delay – get out there and buy one. The peace of mind you’ll have from knowing that your family is safe and secure is worth the investment.