Mercury Insurance Suggests Home Fire Safety Devices That Can Help Homeowners Protect Their Property
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) on October 31, 2025 urged homeowners to strengthen fire prevention plans and stock essential safety devices ahead of Fire Prevention Month. The release highlights five device categories: fire extinguishers (classes A,B,C,D,K), smoke and CO detectors (early warning and possible insurance discounts), fire blankets, fire ladders (backup escape), fireproof safes (protect valuables), and home security systems with fire/CO detection. Mercury emphasizes planning to reduce panic and accelerate safe evacuation, and directs homeowners to its online claims page for filing claims.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) il 31 ottobre 2025 ha esortato i proprietari di casa a rafforzare i piani di prevenzione degli incendi e a mettere in magazzino dispositivi di sicurezza essenziali prima del Mese della Prevenzione degli Incendi. Il comunicato evidenzia cinque categorie di dispositivi: estintori (classi A,B,C,D,K), rilevatori di fumo e CO (allerta precoce e possibili sconti assicurativi), copertine antincendio, scale antincendio (via di fuga di backup), cassaforti ignifughe (proteggere oggetti di valore), e sistemi di sicurezza domestica con rilevazione incendi/CO. Mercury sottolinea l'importanza della pianificazione per ridurre il panico e accelerare l'evacuazione sicura, e indirizza i proprietari alla sua pagina di reclami online per presentare reclami.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) el 31 de octubre de 2025 instó a los propietarios a fortalecer los planes de prevención de incendios y a adquirir dispositivos de seguridad esenciales antes del Mes de la Prevención de Incendios. El comunicado destaca cinco categorías de dispositivos: extintores (clases A,B,C,D,K), detectores de humo y CO (alarma temprana y posibles descuentos de seguros), mantas ignífugas, escaleras contra incendio (escape de respaldo), cajas fuertes ignífugas (proteger objetos de valor), y sistemas de seguridad para el hogar con detección de fuego/CO. Mercury enfatiza la planificación para reducir el pánico y acelerar una evacuación segura, y dirige a los propietarios a su página en línea de reclamaciones para presentar reclamaciones.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY)는 2025년 10월 31일 화재 예방 계획을 강화하고 화재 예방의 달을 앞두고 필수 안전 용품을 준비하라고 주택 소유자들에게 촉구했습니다. 발표는 다섯 가지 장치 범주를 강조합니다: 소화기 (클래스 A,B,C,D,K), 연기 및 CO 감지기 (조기 경보 및 가능한 보험 할인), 난연 담요, 화재 사다리 (대피 보조), 난연 금고 (귀중품 보호), 그리고 화재/CO 감지가 있는 가정 보안 시스템을 포함합니다. Mercury는 공황을 줄이고 안전한 대피를 가속화하기 위한 계획의 필요성을 강조하고, 주택 소유자들에게 온라인 청구 페이지로 접속해 청구를 제출하라고 안내합니다.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) le 31 octobre 2025 a exhorté les propriétaires à renforcer leurs plans de prévention des incendies et à constituer des dispositifs de sécurité essentiels avant le Mois de la Prévention des Incendies. Le communiqué met en évidence cinq catégories d'appareils : extincteurs (classes A,B,C,D,K), détecteurs de fumée et de CO (alerte précoce et éventuelles réductions d'assurance), couvertures anti-incendie, échelles anti-incendie (échappatoire de secours), coffres-forts ignifuges (protéger les objets de valeur), et systèmes de sécurité domestique avec détection d'incendie/CO. Mercury met l'accent sur la planification pour réduire la panique et accélérer une évacuation sûre, et invite les propriétaires à sa page de réclamations en ligne pour déposer des réclamations.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) forderte am 31. Oktober 2025 Hausbesitzer auf, ihre Brandschutzpläne zu stärken und vor dem Brandpräventionsmonat wesentliche Sicherheitsgeräte bereitzuhalten. Die Mitteilung hebt fünf Gerätekategorien hervor: Feuerlöscher (Klassen A,B,C,D,K), Rauch- und CO-Melder (frühe Warnung und mögliche Versicherungsermäßigungen), Feuerdecken, Feuerleitern (Backup‑Flucht), feuerfeste Safes (Wertsachen schützen) und Sicherungssysteme für das Zuhause mit Brand-/CO-Erkennung. Mercury betont die Planung, um Panik zu verringern und eine sichere Evakuierung zu beschleunigen, und verweist Hausbesitzer auf seine Online-Schadensmeldungs-Seite.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) في 31 أكتوبر 2025 حثت أصحاب المنازل على تعزيز خطط الوقاية من الحرائق وتخزين أجهزة السلامة الأساسية قبل شهر الوقاية من الحرائق. يبرز البيان خمس فئات من الأجهزة: طفايات حريق (الفئات A,B,C,D,K)، كاشفات الدخان و CO (إنذار مبكر وخصومات تأمينية محتملة)، بطانيات مضادة للنيران، سلالم حريق (خروج احتياطي)، خزائن مقاومة للنار (حماية الأشياء الثمينة)، وأنظمة الأمن المنزلي مع كشف الحرائق/CO. تؤكد Mercury على التخطيط لتقليل الذعر وتسريع الإخلاء الآمن، وتوجيه أصحاب المنازل إلى صفحة المطالبات عبر الإنترنت لتقديم المطالبات.
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Essential Fire Safety Items Can Help Families Act Quickly and Protect What Matters Most
According to the National Fire Protection Association, from 2013 to 2022, an average of 361,450 home fires occurred annually across the United States.
"Having some of these fire safety items readily available can save your property in the event of a fire," said Bonnie Lee, Vice President, Homeowners Claims for Mercury Insurance. "Planning beforehand can save you time and limit a sense of panic."
Mercury encourages every homeowner to consider having the following fire safety items on hand:
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Fire Extinguishers: There are five classes of fire extinguishers. A,B,C,D and K (Kitchen). Most multipurpose fire extinguishers cover basic fire risks including combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical fires.
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Smoke and CO2 Detectors: Both devices provide an early warning allowing for a quicker emergency response. Can also provide a discount on your insurance policy.
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Fire Blanket: Fire blankets are versatile and can be used for different types of fires such as grease, flammable liquids, and electrical fires.
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Fire Ladder: Provides a critical and safe backup escape route in the event primary exits are blocked by smoke or flame.
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Fireproof Safe: Owning a fireproof safe can protect your valuables from fire damage and provides piece of mind during emergencies.
- Home Security System: Many systems have the capability to detect fire, carbon monoxide, and flooding. They will alert emergency services.
"These fire safety items will offer your family early warning of a fire and help make a safe evacuation quicker and more efficient," said Lee. "Having less to worry about makes it easier should you need to get out of your house immediately."
To file a homeowners claim, please visit https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/claims/
About Mercury Insurance
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) is a multiple-line insurance carrier predominantly offering personal auto, homeowners, renters and commercial insurance through a network of independent agents in
Since 1962, Mercury has provided customers with tremendous value for their insurance dollar by pairing ultra-competitive rates with excellent customer service, through more than 4,200 employees and a network of more than 6,340 independent agents in 11 states. Mercury has earned an "A" rating from A.M. Best, as well as "Best Auto Insurance Company" designations from Forbes and Insure.com. For the latest news, please visit the new Mercury Insurance Newsroom at https://newsroom.mercuryinsurance.com/. For further assistance, contact us at newsroom@mercuryinsurance.com, visit www.MercuryInsurance.com or follow the company on X, Instagram or Facebook.
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