Chimney Safety

The weather is starting to get colder here in Eastern PA and winter is around the corner.  Now is a great time to check your fireplaces, wood/ coal / gas stoves, furnaces and chimneys.  An issue with the structure of each of these elements could result in some serious safety hazards including contaminated air and [...]

Save Money on Medical Procedures

From: The Keystone Insurers Group Newsletter Did you know that a patient could pay as much as 683 percent more for the same medical procedure as someone else in the same town, depending on what doctor they chose? This means that you could save up to hundreds of dollars on your next procedure or test [...]

School Bus Safety

School is back in session for children inEastern Pennsylvania. Now is a good time to review school bus safety with your children. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration approximately 19 children are killed in school transportation related accidents each year. The follow are a few tips from the National Safety Council to keep [...]

Earthquakes – What to Do

On Tuesday, July 23 an earthquake affected the Eastern part of the U.S. and could be felt from Georgia all the way up to Canada. Though earthquakes are not completely unheard of in this part of the country, they are still infrequent and the Eastern U.S. is not prepared for this type of event. Here [...]

Bicycle Safety Tips

Bicycles are a great way for the whole family to get some exercise and recreation, but each year more that half a million cyclists end up in the hospital after crashing their bikes. Keep you and your family safe by following these bicycle safety tips! -         always wear a helmet -         obey all traffic controls [...]

Health tips: Hydration

Remember to stay hydrated this summer to avoid heat related injuries. Everyone is at risk: from young athletes during sports, to older adults doing yard work, to people enjoying a summer holiday in the sun.  Here are a few tips to remember: -         Drink plenty of fluids before you go outside in addition to while [...]

Camping Safety

This summer vacationers from all over the country will choose camping as a way to take a break from their day to day life. Camping provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and reconnect with loved ones. Though it can be a great experience, safety should be kept in mind. The following are [...]

Hecla, Pennsylvania Tornado- Jerry Freiwald talks about having the right people to call after a loss

“We came home on Thursday night,”  said Jerry Freiwald resident of Hecla and Vice President of Bartush Signs in Orwigsburg,PA,  “and found out that a tornado had come through and devastated the whole area.” The night of Thursday May 26, a  tornado (with damage consistent with an EF1)  caused Jerry and his neighbors significant damage [...]

Severe Weather Safety

  With the severe weather we’ve been having in Eastern Pennsylvania, as well as in other parts of the country, it’s important to keep safety in mind and be prepared for an emergency. Here is some information about severe weather and tips on how to keep you and your family safe. Tornados: A tornado is [...]

Motorcycle Safety

Sources: http://www.livefreeridealive.com/#/facts_figures/ http://www.dot.gov/ The facts about motorcycle crashes: – In 2009 there were 3,736 motorcycle wrecks inPennsylvania. 3677 people were injured/ 204 were killed. – Motorcycle riders are 35% more likely to die in a crash than people in cars. – Riders who wear helmets are 3 times more likely to survive head injuries from [...]

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