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Person with work boots on digging with shovel in a yard.

Three reasons to call 811 before you dig

April 6, 2020 UFG Insurance Personal Read Time: 3 min

Even if your yard project seems like a shallow dig, there’s more going on underground than you might think. What’s a simple solution? Call 811.

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Top safety tips when using space heaters

February 19, 2020 UFG Insurance Personal Read Time: 5 min

Although convenient, space heaters can be a hazard over the winter months. Here are must-read, top safety tips when using space heaters.

Cars stopped with brake lights on in a night time snow trying not to drive distracted.

Safer holiday travel in 6 easy-to-do steps

December 16, 2019 UFG Insurance Auto Personal Read Time: 5 min

A distracted-driving related crash doesn’t have a place at any holiday table. Change your driving habits for the better with these 6 easy-to-do steps to stay focused on the holiday road.

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6 tips for safe holiday cooking

November 18, 2019 UFG Insurance Personal Read Time: 5 min

Whether you're baking small treats to surprise your friends or cooking a full meal for a big family dinner, it's important to remember these 6 tips for safe holiday cooking.

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Halloween safety tips: 4 ways to drive safe during trick-or-treating

October 22, 2019 UFG Insurance Auto Personal Read Time: 4 min

Halloween is one of the spookiest times of the year, especially for drivers. Here are four ways to help you drive safe during trick-or-treating.

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Are Fireworks Worth the Risk?

June 27, 2019 UFG Insurance Personal Read Time: 6 min

Before you set off fireworks at home, understand the risks involved and whether or not a potential loss would be covered by your homeowner’s insurance.