Winter 2012 Newsletter
Winter 2012
Clothes Dryer Fires Cost $35 Million a Year
An estimated 2,900 clothes dryer fires in residential buildings are reported to U.S. fire departments each year and cause an estimated $35 million in property losses, according to a new government report.
The report by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) said that 84 percent of clothes dryer fires took place in residential buildings.
Reducing the Risk of Water Damage
Proper maintenance during winter weather can reduce the risk of damage due to water intrusion.
If you are located in a region that is prone to freezing temperatures, taking steps to prevent frozen pipes and other leaks can reduce the risk of property damage.
Use the following guidance to prepare for and respond to freezing weather.
One-quarter of all flood insurance claims come from homes outside a designated flood zone. Even an inch of water above your floor can have devastating results for your home and its contents.
Homeowners Claim Cost Rising
Increases in claim severity and, more recently, frequency are responsible for a 7.4 percent annualized rate of increase in homeowners claims costs from 1997 to 2011, the Insurance Research Council says in a new study.
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Share AFI with your Children
When our members send us the names of prospective new members, AFI grows. Please help by referring the names of your children. Through your membership they are eligible for the same benefits and personal service that you enjoy. Call 1-800-255-6792 or log into your AFIconnect account to refer a friend or relative. And for referring a friend or relative, we will send you a complimentary mini flashlight as a thank you.