Good Neighbor Tips

Protect your kids from hot cars

August 10, 2014
Protect your kids from hot cars

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville.  Children are especially vulnerable in the warm summer months because their body temperatures increase three to five times faster than adults’. In fact, KidsAndCars.org found that an average of 38 kids die each year from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. Help keep your kids safe in and around…

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Summer pruning pointers

August 1, 2014
Summer pruning pointers

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Winter is typically the best time for vigorous pruning because trees are dormant. But minor upkeep on a nice summer day can keep your landscaping in top shape. Follow these tips: Use Proper Tools Know which is which: a hand pruner is for stems and small branches, a…

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Staying safe at a hotel

July 25, 2014
Staying safe at a hotel

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Staying at a hotel doesn’t eliminate the need to guard your safety. “Even on leisure trips, when you’re thinking only how to have fun, it’s important to stay alert,” says Peter T. Tomaras, owner of Apollo Hotel Consultancy. “The person most responsible for your well-being is you,” so…

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Surprising household hazards

July 18, 2014
Surprising household hazards

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Your home has well-lit stairways, household cleaners in an upper cabinet and smoke detectors with fresh batteries — so it’s safe, right? Here are some potential household dangers you may not have considered:   Electronic appliances: The advanced features on today’s high-tech appliances make them easy to use.…

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Safety glasses tips

July 11, 2014
Safety glasses tips

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency.    

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