How did Michigan’s motorcycle helmet repeal law impact injuries, insurance and travel this year? According to MLive.com today, there is a mixed bag of results from the change. Did you expect injuries to skyrocket? What would happen to the cost of insurance requiring $20,000 minimum Medical Expense coverage? Would repeal of the law encourage more…
DetailsThe National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) tells us that 49% of fires occur during December, January, and February. Many of these fires are caused by improper use of space heaters. Underwriters Labs has a good set of safety rules for space heaters, including: Following instructions Don’t use a damaged heater Keep…
DetailsYou may not immediately associate freezing and fire. However, as we move toward the winter season, we need to take steps in our homes to limit the potential from fire from furnaces, fireplaces, and wood burning stoves. FEMA provides a checklist for fireplace and wood stove safety. What steps do you take to ensure safe…
DetailsUnderwriters Laboratories gives you a few tips on safety when deep-frying your Thanksgiving turkey. Oil at 350 degrees can do a TREMENDOUS amount of damage. (Love the style of this video, as it reminds us all of the safety films we watched in elementary school!) Do you have a story regarding turkey-frying-gone-wrong?
DetailsOne of the saddest things we see as agents is the claim that happens at holiday time. With Thanksgiving around the corner, take a few minutes to think about food and cooking safety – especially if you are deep frying a turkey! According to NFPA.org, Thanksgiving is the day of the year with the most…
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DetailsThe National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA.org) reminds us that you carbon monoxide can be harmful in small amounts over a long period of time, as well as in large amounts in a short time frame. NFPA provides a few pointers on carbon monoxide detectors and home safety. Find out more from this NFPA flyer: Carbon Monoxide…
DetailsAccording to NFPA.org, working smoke detectors reduce the risk of dying in reported home fires in half. As you “Turn Back Your Clock” this weekend, take time to check your smoke detectors and alarms. Find out more from this NFPA flyer: Smoke Alarm Safety at Home.
DetailsDID YOU KNOW THAT CURTIS INSURANCE AGENCY CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH A PARENT-TEEN CONTRACT? Top 10 ways teens can prevent accidents Commit to being a responsible driver. You’re controlling more than 3,000 pounds of fast-moving metal, and you owe it to yourself, your passengers and other motorists to drive responsibly. Get as much supervised practice driving…
DetailsNot sure what you can do to help East Coast residents affected by the Superstorm? One way is through a donation to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. We are all wishing a quick recovery for those impacted by this storm.
