Good Neighbor Tips

Safety after severe storms.

May 30, 2015
Safety after severe storms.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Severe weather can be dangerous — flooding roads, damaging homes, downing power lines and more. And even when the storm clouds pass, you aren’t necessarily in the clear. Follow these precautions in the aftermath of severe storms. After a Severe Thunderstorm Avoid driving if possible. If you have to travel,…

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Infotainment systems safety guide

May 16, 2015
Infotainment systems safety guide

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. With GPS, backup cameras, streaming music, Bluetooth connection and a personal concierge, auto infotainment systems have added a lot to the commute. Designed to make the drive easier, infotainment systems are also touted as safer to use, thanks to their hands-free and voice recognition capabilities. But “hands-free” does not equal…

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Pay attention to straight line winds.

May 10, 2015
Pay attention to straight line winds.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Severe thunderstorms can create straight-line winds in excess of 58 mph. These winds can pack a major punch, uprooting trees and knocking down power lines. Learn more about damaging straight-line winds and how to stay safe. What They Are Straight-line winds can come in many forms. Two common types are:…

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Medication storage safety tips.

May 2, 2015
Medication storage safety tips.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Where medication is stored can impact its efficacy and shelf life. These storage tips can help you make sure your medications remain potent at home and abroad. Medication Storage at Home The bathroom medicine cabinet is actually not the best place to store medication. High humidity and temperature changes are…

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How to dispose of used batteries.

April 25, 2015
How to dispose of used batteries.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Stop and think before you throw those old electronics, batteries and lightbulbs in the trash. Recycling is a better option. (Plus, it’s illegal to leave them on the curb in some states.) Why Recycle? Most electronic waste and batteries contain toxic heavy metals that can seep into soil and water.…

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