Foul Weather Driving Checklist
Posted: December 21, 2015
Foul Weather Driving ChecklistBad weather affects all roads. Adjust your driving habits to stay safe. Sleet, snow, and ice are a part of winter driving in the Midwest. Knowing the road conditions and adjusting your driving habits are essential to safe winter weather driving. Remember, staying safe requires more than good driving skills. Preparation is needed. Make sure your work site vehicles contain an emergency kit and a...
Three Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes in your Home this Winter
Posted: December 18, 2015
Three Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes in your Home this WinterSnow and sub-freezing temperatures will be returning to the Midwest. A deep freeze could lead to frozen pipes and water damage in your home. Pardridge Insurance along with Grinnell Mutual recommends taking steps to prevent water damage from frozen pipes. 1. Know how to shut off your water. “If you’re going to be gone for an extended period of time in the winter, it’s good to...
The Importance Of An Insurance Checkup
Posted: December 16, 2015
The Importance Of An Insurance CheckupEvery year, it is advised that you take the time to get an "insurance checkup." Your financial health is an important issue, one that will affect every area of your life. Having the correct levels of coverage for your business insurance and personal insurance is a critical issue, and your policies should be reviewed on a yearly basis. As a business changes and grows, insurance...
Enjoy the holidays, fire-free, with tips from Grinnell Mutual
Posted: December 15, 2015
Enjoy the holidays, fire-free, with tips from Grinnell MutualAs the holiday season approaches, homes will soon be glowing with decorations both inside and out, delicious foods will be baked, menorahs lit, and carefully wrapped packages will appear under Christmas trees. Though often forgotten, the season and its traditions pose an increased risk for fire hazards. “In the 31 years that I have been conducting fire investigations, I have heard countless times, ‘I always...
If You Get a Scald - Follow these Tips!
Posted: December 15, 2015
If You Get a Scald - Follow these Tips!You can help prevent scalds at home and in the kitchen. If you get a scald, follow these tips. 1. Cool the scald. Treat a scald right away by putting it in cool water. Cool the scald for three to five minutes. 2. Uncover the scald. Remove all clothing, diapers, jewelry and metal from the scalded area. These can hide underlying scalds and retain heat, which...