Teen Drivers: Safety Tips For New Drivers
Posted: July 1, 2014
Teen Drivers: Safety Tips For New DriversAs the parent of a teen driver, you may be wondering whether the hands-on-training and various precautions you've taken are going to be enough to keep your child safe when behind the wheel. Whether your child is driving to school, driving to a friend's house, or going on a road trip, safety is of utmost concern. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death for drivers between...
Firework Safety - Fourth of July
Posted: June 30, 2014
Fourth of July is almost here! Time to break out the fireworks and have a little fun. At Dershimer Insurance Agency, we hope you have lots of fun but please remember these safety tips when lighting fireworks! 1) Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the risk of fireworks injury is highest for young people ages...
Lightning and Cars
Posted: June 27, 2014
Have you ever wonder what would happen if you got struck by lightning while in your car? The National Weather Service has this interesting information about lightning and cars. Like trees, houses, and people, anything outside is at risk of being struck by lightning when thunderstorms are in the area, including cars. The good news though is that the outer metal shell of hard-topped metal...
Florida Lightning Safety Week
Posted: June 26, 2014
June 23-30 is Florida Lightning Safety Awareness Week. Here is some great information from the National Weather Service about lightning and safety. Lightning: What You Need to Know NO PLACE outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area!! If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you. When you hear thunder, immediately move to safe shelter: a substantial building with electricity or plumbing or an...
Water Safety
Posted: June 20, 2014
Do you plan to take the kids to the lake, beach or pool this summer? Here are a few safety tips to remember to help keep your young ones safe around water. 1) Supervise your child at all times while near water no matter their swim skills level. Young children can drown in less than 2 inches of water in a matter of seconds. 2)...