March 22, 2023
AgencyGet your car ready for winter weather!
8 Steps to Prepping Vehicles for Winter 1) Check the battery to make sure it is winter ready. 2) Tires should have mud and snow (M&S) or all-season tread and be in good condition. 3) Brakes should be checked and serviced if necessary. Even braking on all four wheels will lessen the chance of skids on slippery […]
March 22, 2023
AgencyIs It Safe to Pass a Snowplow?
Keeping safe around snowplows: Be extremely cautious when passing a snowplow. They can be moved sideways by drifts and hard snow pack. Stay back at least five car lengths behind the plow to be clear of snow fog and sanding material that can reduce your visibility. Know where the snowplow is on multi-lane roadways, […]
March 22, 2023
AgencyTurn Around Don’t Drown®
Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. The next highest percentage of flood-related deaths is due to walking into or near flood […]
March 22, 2023
AgencyIt’s Always “Phishing Season” for Online Scammers
There are some easy things you can do – and not do – to protect your computer, devices and private information from “phishing” attempts. DO … – Change all of your passwords if you suspect that any of your accounts have been compromised. – Be equally cautious when reading e-mails on your phone. – Think […]
March 22, 2023
AgencyMemorial Day Celebrations!
Memorial Day is the official start of outdoor celebrations and picnics. Cookout season is heating up, but that doesn’t mean all of your food should. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers the following tips – and others – to help everyone stay safe when storing and cooking food outdoors: – Use an […]
March 22, 2023
AgencyBest Bait for Spring Bass Fishing
When it comes to spring bass fishing, it’s hard to beat spinnerbaits. One of the biggest advantages of fishing with spinnerbaits is that they are easier for bass to detect in muddy or cloudy water after a period of heavy spring rainfall. The fact that spinnerbaits allow you to cover more water in a […]
March 22, 2023
AgencyMake Sure the 4th is Fun for Fido!
Pets are an important part of the family, so it’s only natural that you want to make them a part of your July 4th celebration. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) offers tips on keeping pets safe when you do: Do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent product to […]
March 22, 2023
AgencyWhat to do when a summer thunderstorm strikes
3 tips for any boater. Recreational boaters and paddlers understand that late afternoon thunderstorms are common during the summer boating season. Here are three safety tips for any mariner or angler facing a powerful summer thunderstorm: Don’t let your guard down. Sometimes during the summer boaters are lulled into a sense that calm seas […]