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Shop Until You Drop For Black Friday

On Black Friday, shoppers eagerly line up to take advantage of the deals and specials and plan to shop until they drop. The holiday season can be so fruitful that retailers should plan to take full advantage of the biggest shopping day of the year! Business owners should plan for the unexpected on Black Friday, including keeping enough stock on hand to get maximum sales....

7 Safety Tips for Using Turkey Fryers

By: Reposted from ErieSense.com Research shows that Thanksgiving is the most common day of the year for home cooking fires—and that turkey fryers are a major reason why. That’s because turkey fryers hold gallons of oil, a combustible substance. A large turkey can cause the oil to splash, leading to a fire or skin burn. A Safer Option Today, you can “fry” without actually frying...

Know the Trail: Snowmobiling Safely

This winter, more than 10 million people will ride across blankets of white on snowmobiles. The breathtaking beauty of snow-filled woods and fields attracts some people to snowmobiling while others treasure traversing the winter landscape with friends and family. "If you're out there with the right safety gear and the right cold-weather gear, it can be something very enjoyable," says Laurie Cisewski, a claims adjuster...

What You Need to Know About Snow Tires

Reposted from Erie Insurance | October 14, 2015 You can feel the cool, brisk air, see the leaves on the ground and hear the sounds of football coming from the television. Fall is officially here. And that can only mean winter’s close behind. As much as you may dread winter's arrival, it’s never too early to start planning for it. And that’s especially true when...

Safety Tips for Staying Safe While Staying Warm from Grinnell Mutual

 With temperatures dropping, people are turning up the heat at home. High gas and electricity costs are causing some to consider alternative heating sources—including space heaters, wood stoves, fireplaces, and generators.  Pardridge Insurance, along with Grinnell Mutual, would like to remind homeowners that these heating sources can pose serious risks if not used properly. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), the last peak in...