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"We appreciate the prompt attention in our time of crisis! Head guy was knowledgeable and was able to answer questions and satisfy concerns. Enjoy doing business with your company. Customer service seems to be a top priority and I've never been disappointed."

Project Manager: Brett Bishop

Turkey Fryer Safety

Turkey Fryers Facts

• Cooking fires peak on Thanksgiving Day.


• Between 1998 and 2005, the Consumer Product Safety Commission had 112 reports of fires or burns related to turkey fryers.


• Most fires from turkey fryers occur while the oil is being heated, before the turkey is added.


• Contact with hot oil can cause serious burns.

Turkey Fryer Safety

For safety's sake, buy a fried turkey from a grocery store, specialty food store, or restaurant instead of frying it yourself. If you decide to fry a turkey, follow these tips to prevent fires and injuries:

• Place the turkey fryer on a level surface, in an open area away from homes, fences, sheds, and other structures.


• Never place the fryer on a wooden deck or porch or in a garage or carport.


• Leave at least 2 feet between the fryer and the propane tank.


• Keep the fryer in full view at all times.


• Keep children and pets away from the fryer.


• Check the oil temperature often. If you see smoke coming from the oil, turn off the gas right away.


• Completely thaw and dry the turkey before frying. Adding a partially frozen or wet turkey to the pot makes the oil splatter a lot, causing a fire or explosion hazard.


• Cover bare skin before adding or removing food from the fryer.


• Raise and lower food slowly to avoid splattering or spilling oil.


• Use the right amount of oil. To find out how much oil to use, read the fryer's instructions, or:


• Place the turkey in the pot.


• Fill with water until the turkey is covered by ½ inch of water.


• Remove the turkey and pat dry.


• Mark the water level in the pot.


• Dump the water, dry the pot, and fill oil to the level marked.


• If the fryer catches fire, call 911 right away. Do not try to put it out with water.

Source: www.firesafety.gov

State Farm® - Preparing your Home for Freezing Temperatures

Consider home winterization preparation to avoid frozen pipes during cold and freezing weather.

Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather

This Winter in Georgia is predicted to be very cold. How can you prepare ahead of time for extreme temperatures? Here are a few tips...

Purchase a weather radio.

Prepare a disaster supplies kit with at least 3 days of food and water.

Properly insulate all walls and attic.

Properly insulate pipes in exterior walls.

Caulk and weather strip all doors and windows.

Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

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2013 Winter Weather Awareness Week in Georgia

The National Weather Service and The Georgia Emergency Management Agency have proclaimed the week from December 2nd - December 6th, 2013, as Winter Weather Awareness Week in Georgia. Winter Weather Awareness Week highlights the need for being prepared for the potential dangers of a severe winter weather episode.

How can you prepare for winter weather?

• Monitor radio/TV or NOAA Weather Radio.
• Stay inside. Long exposure to cold increases the risk of frostbite or hypothermia.
• If you must go out, dress in layers.
• Avoid overexertion. The strain from the cold may cause a heart attack and sweating could lead to a chill and hypothermia.
• Keep your gas tank at least half full.
• Drive with caution and carry a disaster supplies kit in your trunk.
• Have an alternative emergency heating source, such as a fireplace or wood stove. Use appropriate safeguards and have proper ventilation.
• Make sure your home is properly insulated.
• To keep pipes from freezing, wrap pipes in insulation or layers of old newspapers, cover the newspapers with plastic to keep out moisture, let faucets drip a little to avoid freezing, and know how to shut off water valves.

What To Do If You Have a Fire Damage

• Call for professional help as soon as possible. Corrosive byproducts can cause irreversible etching.
• Discard any open food packages.
• Keep a listing of anything you have discarded and receipts for any expenses you incur in protecting your property. Most likely, your insurance claim representative will ask for these items.
• If the electricity is off, remove perishable foods from your refrigerator and freezer. The odor created by spoiled food is usually impossible to remove. Leave the doors propped open.
• Vacuum loose dry soot smoke particles from carpets. Make sure the vacuum cleaner has a HEPA filter to prevent redistribution of fine soot. Avoid walking or tracking on carpet if possible.
• Close doors on affected areas to localize smoke odors as much as possible.
• Change the furnace or air conditioner filter if the blower is operating. Tape damp cheesecloth over air registers with masking tape to capture loose soot in the air.
• Clean Formica, chrome, porcelain and aluminum fixtures to prevent permanent tarnishing or etching.

From a Happy USSA Client Who Had a Water Damage

From a Happy USSA Client Who Had a Water Damage:

"I have used Champion several times over the past years. I have always been pleased with the quality of the work and the professionalism of the people I have met. Excellent!"

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Winter Season Heating Safety

• Never use flammable liquids to start a fire when using a fireplace or wood burning stove.
• Have your chimney inspected annually and cleaned if necessary.
• Keep a screen in front of the fireplace to keep sparks from jumping out or logs from rolling out.
• NEVER close the damper with hot ashes in the fireplace!
• NEVER use your stove or oven for heating the house.
• Keep flammable materials at least three feet away from space heaters.