National Safety Month Week #1 – Stand Ready to Respond

We talk about preparation a lot. And after all those wonderful blogs about Hurricane preparation during Hurricane Preparation Week, I don't think I can devote any more time on how to prepare your disaster kit. So lets Stand Ready to Respond. Here on the Delmarva Peninsula we are literally surrounded by water. Teaching our children…

National EMS Week May 15-21, 2016

It is National EMS Week. At Deeley Insurance Group we are proud to protect and insure a number of great local volunteer fire and emergency service departments. Personally, I am wowed by all the services EMS workers perform. I am wowed because I am “that Mom.” Any EMS worker knows me or a Mom just…

An Evacuation Plan!

I have lived and worked in Worcester County, Maryland all of my life. In my lifetime, I have evacuated on three occasions. I have been forced to “shelter in place” or stay home more times than I can count. I have learned to find friends who have generators, boats, and construction equipment that can get…

Where to Get Hurricane Information

As any storm approaches, look toward your local weather and municipalities to take the lead and heed their advice! However – if you just want to storm track, check out these great links. National Hurricane Center Central Pacific Hurricane Center National Weather Service U.S. State and Territory Emergency Management Agencies Maps of evacuation zones courtesy…

Cyber Extortion – what can you do?

The screen goes black. Then the popup message shows up. Hackers have your data and your system and you can't get back in without paying a ransom? It happens and with the speed and determination of cyber criminals – hackers – it is going to happen more and more. What can your business do to…

The Town of Ocean City requesting a Letter of Map Revision from FEMA

Trying to remap a community after FEMA has already remapped it and the city has approved it is a tough endeavor. The Mayor and City Council has agreed to expend $65,000 on a consultant to complete a Letter of Map Revision to bring portions of the town in to a lower risk zone. Several buildings…

2016 Pool Regulations in Worcester County

Great update and reminders provided by Tom Possident of the Worcester County Health Department today at the Delmarva Condominium Managers Association meeting. A few helpful reminders: Check the drain/equalizer covers for the life in years. It is up to the pool owner to make sure that they are replaced prior their useful life running out.…

New Pool Regulations In Maryland

The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has been busy revamping the rules and regulations associated with swimming pools and spas. The new regulations have been open to comment for approximately a year. The final comments are coming in now. It is a bold endeavor to get the locally run health departments to have…

Document your Property & Belongings

In almost every blog I read about protecting your belongings, one common thread appears over and over. Document your possessions with photo and videos. This is supposed to help a claims adjustor replace your lost items. It is recommended by every insurance agent – at all times. Home or business common sense says – take…