How To Pack a Car Safely
As the summer months approach, so too, do thoughts of hitting the road for a family vacation. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, nine out of 10 Americans drive to their travel destination.1
If you are among those planning to hit the road, remember that safe driving starts before you even leave the driveway. Securing luggage, maintaining vehicle balance and keeping clear lines of sight from the driver's seat are key elements in packing your car safely for the long drive.
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you load up your luggage, coolers and other vacation necessities:
9 Home Security Tips
Did you know that a burglary happens every 20 seconds in the U.S., according to the FBI?1
Your home is one of your most valuable possessions, along with everything inside. It is a place you want to feel safe and secure from the potential dangers of the outside world. Employing and engaging in some basic best practices around home security is the first step to help create a secure environment for your loved ones and family.
Protecting Your Home from Lightning
Lightning strikes can be a threat to both property and public safety, causing nearly $1 billion in property damage in the United States each year and claiming dozens of lives.1
Although summer is the most likely time for lightning, it can strike anytime there is a thunderstorm. Lightning generates intense heat that can surge through electronic circuits, burn through plumbing and set structures ablaze2, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III).
Mrs. DeMarco's Class Visits
Today we welcomed Carol Ann DeMarco’s 2nd grade class from Mechanicville Elementary School to our offices this morning. The class was on a field trip to Mechanicville to visit various businesses in the Community. They came to the Connors Agency to learn more about the concept of insurance and business in general. Patrick Culligan recently completed teaching a business class to the students for 5 weeks as a volunteer for Junior Achievement. Junior Achievement is dedicated to bringing the real world to students and opening their minds to their potential. We would like to thank Carol Ann and the Mechanicville Elementary School for the opportunity to continue to help educate the class!
Patrick Culligan Completes 20th Year Of Junior Achievement
We'd like to give a special shout out to our very own Patrick Culligan who recently completed his 20th year as a volunteer teacher for Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York. He taught a business class to Carol Ann DeMarco’s 2nd grade class at Mechanicville Elementary School for 5 weeks for 1 hour per week. Junior Achievement is dedicated to educating students about issues relating to work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through the use of experiential, hands-on programs. In partnership with the business and education communities, and through the support of community volunteers, JA brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential. Pat would like to thank Carol Ann and the Mechanicville Elementary School for the opportunity to help educate the class.
Go Pat!