winter home safety News

N.H. Officials Remind Residents to Take Care of Fuel Storage Tanks

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued a public service announcement reminding residents that snow and ice can damage outdoor heating oil/propane/natural gas tanks, and the piping connecting the tank to the building. The department said damage to tanks, …

Christmas in the Dark? Post-Storm Power Outages Linger for Thousands in Maine

Tens of thousands of utility customers in Maine may face Christmas without electricity as post-ice storm power outages continue in the region. In Maine, the Central Maine Power, a subsidiary of Iberdrola USA which delivers electricity to more than 600,000 …

Hanover Insurance Advises Homeowners to Watch Out for Ice Dams

As low temperatures sweep across the Northeast, ice dams increasingly are becoming a hazard for home and business owners alike.And with winter weather continuing, The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. in Worcester, Mass. is advising property owners to take action to …