Tornado truths that can help you stay safe Tornadoes have caused severe and irreparable damage to tens of thousands of Americans and their property in recent years. On top of the physical and emotional fallout, many have also lost their lives as a direct result of a tornado. Although you can never control the weather […]
Protect your family from the ‘silent killer’ Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, invisible gas that results when certain fuels do not burn completely. And it can be deadly. That’s why it’s important to know how to prevent it, detect it, and protect yourself and your family from its effects. In the home, carbon […]
As days get shorter and nights get longer, our habits begin to change. Most of us typically spend more time hunkering down at home and less time frolicking at the beach. That usually means resuming favorite fall pastimes like huddling through Michigan or State games on Saturdays and drinking hot cocoa on the sidelines of […]
Despite the fact that Halloween in the Farmington area involves walking around at night amongst ghouls and witches, it really only takes a little common sense to make the night safe for everyone. Here are five questions to ask so your entire family, even pets, can enjoy a safe and fun evening of trick-or-treating or […]
7 Tips to Help Keep Student Athletes Safe Your Metro Detroit household may be one of the millions this fall in which student athletes are dreaming of victory on their school playing fields. Of course, we here at Farmington Insurance Agency want to see them succeed, but we also want them to be safe. […]
Parents, class is back in session in the Farmington Area, so you’ve likely already reviewed the basic safety tips for kids who walk or bus to and from school. Those tips, of course, are: Walk with a buddy Stay in well-lit areas Never accept a ride with strangers Once home, lock the door and don’t […]
Are you trying to get one last summer excursion in? . . . Or maybe you are in the midst of planning the fall grand getaway. If you are going to be traveling in the near or distant future here are a few tips to keep your dream vacation from turning into a nightmare. […]
Just like hamburgers and hot dogs, a sizzling grill is a symbol of summer and grilling isn’t just about great food. Backyard barbecues often create treasured memories with friends and family. Keep in mind, however, that when you grill, you’re literally playing with fire. Thousands of residents each year learn this the hard way, suffering […]