Fall is a beautiful time of year, prompting friends and family to venture outside to enjoy time gathered around a fire. Whether your choice is a grill, bonfire or burn barrel, the primal pull of fire helps people bond as the summer heat begins to wane. Here are a few tips to help you safely…
Do your business operations include employees who drive? If so, their daily job includes sharing the road with other drivers; many of whom are pairing driving with another activity such as texting, eating and drinking, or adjusting the stereo, entertainment or navigation system. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 80% of accidents…
Emergency action plans aren’t just for schools and families. If you’re a business owner, it’s just as important for your business and employees to be prepared for a crisis. While nobody wants to be affected by an emergency or disaster, the reality is one can strike anyone, anywhere and at any time. The key…
As an independent insurance agency, Curtis Insurance Agency works to help you find the right coverages at the best value for you home, family and business. We: Are licensed professionals with strong customer and community ties. Give you excellent service and competitive prices because your agent can access the insurance coverage from more than one…
As a mom of two teenage drivers, it’s hard not to worry when they are behind the wheel. With working in insurance, I hear about accidents caused by inexperience new drivers. The only way to lessen this chance, is by practicing and feeling comfortable on the roads. Here are few tips to help you, help your teen.…
Summer storms can be mesmerizing and beautiful, but also extremely dangerous. To help keep you safe this season in case of a severe storm, we’ve outlined some tips: *Keep away from all appliances connected to electricity, including a landline phone, and stay out of the shower. If lightning strikes your house or your pipes, the…
A day in the water can be nice and refreshing to stay cool, especially during the hot dog days of summer. But, if you’re like me, you probably get nervous when you see that there is no lifeguard on duty at the lake or pool you’ve just arrived at. To alleviate some of this stress,…
Boating season is upon us, and the best way to enjoy this is to know your boat is safe and in great shape while you’re out on the water. Routine maintenance can help extend the life of your boat and reduce the need for repairs, and can also help keep you safe out there on…
Yep, it has happened to me, being stranded is not fun. Here are some tips to review and share with your young drivers, on what do to if you find yourself in a snow drift. ~ B. Gyomory It’s a common fear in the winter, especially in and after storms: getting stuck in the snow. To…
The beauty of the changing seasons is a wonderful sight, but make sure that when those leaves fall you know how to safely clear your lawn! Raking leaves is a family affair in our household…shhhh don’t tell my kids, otherwise they are making other plans for that afternoon. To help keep everyone from being injury free from doing…