Teen Distracted Driving

For most adults, driving is second nature. Like breathing, we don’t really think about it. But to teens, the whole driving experience is new. This makes them more prone to distracted driving. Having the right coverage is important for helping protect against the unexpected – but Nationwide reminds us that paying attention on the road…

Preventing Vehicle Fires

Vehicle fires can break out for many reasons. Smoking, overheated tires, dragging brakes, faulty wiring or exhaust system failures are just some of the causes of vehicle fires. It is important to exercise the following prevention techniques to ensure your safety. As a professional driver, you need to be familiar with the potential risk of…

September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. The 2019 theme is “Prepared, Not Scared.” Save Early for Disaster Costs Are you financially prepared for a natural disaster? #PrepareNow with the help of these tips and free resources: ready.gov/financial-preparedness Make a Plan to Prepare for…

Deeley Serves – August 2019

Deeley Insurance Group is proud to support 1 Year to Empowerment. 1 Year to Empowerment is a year-long program designed to enable teenage girls on the Eastern Shore to make healthy choices, form trusting friendships and set attainable goals. In addition to building self-esteem, self-respect and self-reliance, girls spend many hours engaged in community service…

OSHA Recommends the Use of Leading Indicators

OSHA recently launched a new webpage encouraging safer workplaces through the use of leading indicators. Leading indicators are proactive and preventive measures that can shed light on the effectiveness of safety and health activities, and reveal potential problems in a safety and health program. One example of a leading indicator may be the amount of…

Coastal Construction

Salt and water corrode metal. All coastal communities are prone to rusting fasteners and connections. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has regulations on fasteners to help prolong the life and keep structural integrity. If your business is constructing or substantially improving a property in a special hazard…

Key Components of a Strategic Plan

As a small business owner, you’re tasked with making big decisions. How do you know if it’s the right time to make an investment? Are you putting your business on the right path? Having a strategic plan can help. The Hartford provides key components to create a strategic plan that will serve your small business. Including…