Dave Hickey-State Farm Agent

12/31/2021

A good reminder to live in the moment.

12/20/2021

Winter driving conditions can turn treacherous in an instant. Keep emergency supplies and a survival kit ready before bad weather develops.

Winter driving conditions can turn treacherous in an instant. Here are some important tips from State Farm to prepare your vehicle for winter.

12/19/2021

Winter storms can pose risks. Consider these safety tips to help protect your family and home:

• Use flashlights instead of candles if you lose power to reduce the risk of fire

• Keep space heaters away from flammable materials like curtains and furniture, and never leave them unattended

• Prevent frozen pipes by turning on both the hot and cold faucets to allow a small, continuous drip

• Keep outside stairs and walkways free of snow and ice

Heavy accumulations of snow, ice and rain can lead to water damage and even roof collapse. If buildup occurs, the safest option is to hire a snow removal contractor. If you do the work yourself, use a specially designed roof rake to gently pull snow off the roof from the safety of the ground.

12/16/2021

If you've been impacted by recent winter storms, follow these precautions.

12/15/2021

Review these tips to help keep your family and home safe during a storm.

Severe weather and severe wind are common throughout the country. Read these safety tips to help your emergency planning.

12/13/2021

With severe tropical weather on the way, follow these tips to help keep yourself and your property safe:

• Close your storm shutters or cover your windows with sturdy plywood

• Move garbage cans, patio furniture and other large objects inside

• Prepare for power outages by keeping items such as flashlights and batteries on hand

• Follow your local authority’s evacuation procedures

• If you are evacuating, fill your vehicle’s gas tank and make sure you have enough supplies for an extended period (don’t forget medications, identification and cash)

• Avoid traveling near flowing streams and flooded areas

12/05/2021

I’m proud to support the LGBTQ community. And I’m here to help all my neighbors protect what matters most. Call me!

12/03/2021

Many people revisit their estate plans after major life events like marriage, death and divorce. Be sure to keep these other events in mind, too.

Marriage, death and divorce are, of course, reasons to update an estate plan. We review other times to review what’s included in this financial document.

12/02/2021

If freezing temps are in the forecast, take a few minutes to help make sure your home is ready.

“It’s going to freeze tonight. Let’s get the cabinets open and the faucets dripping.”That is a sentence many people probably heard their mothers and fathers say growing up thinking it was just an “old tale”. Unfortunately in February of 2021, many of us learned those words were true. So....