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5 Mobile Apps for Tracking Hurricanes
Posted: July 9, 2014
With hurricane season approaching, you need to be sure you are up to date on the latest weather conditions at all times. New mobile apps can help you monitor local storms and prepare your home and family for serious events. Here are the top five mobile applications for Android and iPhones: 1) Hurricane/Hurricane HD […]The post 5 Mobile Apps for Tracking Hurricanes appeared first...
Prepare Yourself for Hurricane Season
Posted: July 9, 2014
Hurricane season is here. Most storms hit during the six months from June 1 to November 30. While we cannot always predict precisely where or when they will hit, we can get ready in advance to protect ourselves from damage. Prepare Your Family The first step in preparing for a storm is setting up […]The post Prepare Yourself for Hurricane Season appeared first on Olympus Insurance....
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...