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Tips To Staying Safe On Your Summer Road Trip Vacation

Tips To Staying Safe On Your Summer Road Trip Vacation

summer driving photoSummer is finally here and that means one thing – it’s road trip season! Whether you plan on following your favorite band around the country, taking a family vacation or diner hoping, it is important to stay safe while on your trip. Check out these seven tips to staying safe on your road trip vacation:

 

1. Before you go, check your oil, and any other fluids that may be low.

tires photo2. Make sure tires are properly inflated and inspect them for excessive wear.

3. If the battery in your vehicle is more then three years old, have it tested. You may even want to replace it.

(Please see our Summer Safety Driving Tips blog for more information regarding vehicle maintenance) https://www.chedwards.net/blog/summer-driving-safety-tips/#/

4. When you plan a trip, time your route so you drive through the busiest places during non-peak travel hours.

5. When you and your family take a break from driving to eat or sleep, either bring your pricey gadgets with you or hide them inside your locked car to avoid theft.

6. Avoid speeding and rapid accelerations to conserve your gas. Remember, hauling heavy cargo is bad for fuel economy as well.

7. Pack emergency supplies of food, water, tools, a cell phone charger, and a flashlight. You may not need them but it never hurts to be safe rather than sorry.

Make sure when you plan your summer road trip you follow these driving photohelpful, safety tips to protect your loved ones. If you are interested in receiving a free, no obligation Automobile quote please give C.H. Edwards a call at 516-249-5200, and let us help you get covered!

Drive safe this summer season!

Written by: Amanda Haase

10 Swimming Pool Safety Tips

10 Swimming Pool Safety Tips

Suinground pool photommer time is here and it’s time to “dive in”. Whether you have a luxury in-ground pool, or plan on installing one in the near future, it is essential to consider the safety effects that come with this special feature of your home.

Before you and your family jump in to cool off, consider taking the following steps:

 

1. Contact your town or municipality to make sure you comply with your local safety standards and building codes.

2. Call your insurance agent or company representative to advise them that you have a pool and speak to them about an umbrella liability policy for additional liability protection.

3. Install a four-sided barrier such as a fence with self closing gates to completely surround the pool.

4. If the house forms the fourth side of the barrier, install alarms on doors leading to the pool area to prevent children from wandering into the pool or spa unsupervised.

children swimming photo5. Never leave small children unsupervised—even for a few seconds.

6. Keep children away from pool filters and other mechanical devices as the suction force may injure them or prevent them from surfacing.

7. Before allowing your company access to your pool or spa, ask them if they know how to swim. Learners should be accompanied by a good swimmer.

8. Check the pool area regularly for glass bottles, toys or other potential accident hazards.

9. Limit alcohol use around the pool. An impaired family member or friend can put themselves in great danger while under the influence and near the pool.

10. Clearly post emergency numbers on the phone, in the event of an accident.

Consider taking these steps this pool season and go the extra mile by purchasing an umbrella policy to protect you above and beyond what your homeowner’s policy would normally.

Give C.H. Edwards a call today at 516-249-5200 for a free no obligation quote on an umbrella policy.

For more information visit our website at www.chedwards.net or email us at info@chedwards.net.

Swim Safely this Summer Season!

Written by: Amanda Haase

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Photo by Lars Plougmann

Summer Driving Safety Tips

Summer Driving Safety Tips

summer driving 1Summer is finally here and it’s time to start preparing your vehicles for long summer trips. Ensuring that your vehicle is safe and ready to drive is imperative when keeping you and your loved ones safe. If you haven’t done so already, these are the top five things you should begin checking on your vehicles:

 

1. Tire Tread – make sure theresummer driving 2 is enough tread on your tires to guarantee an efficient grip on the pavement when driving and braking.

2. Suspension – if your car dips or rocks when you go over bumps, or drift around corners (even at low speeds) it may be time to replace your vehicle’s shocks or struts.

3. Alignment – potholes and rough road surfaces from winter weather don’t just make for a bad ride, they can affect the alignment of your wheels. Misaligned wheels can cause a multitude of problems, including uneven tire wear.

4. Under-inflated Tires – make sure your tires have enough air in them to prevent them from going flat.

Turning on the AC in a hot car5. Air conditioning – make sure your air conditioner is working properly to prevent heat exhaustion when taking long trips. This is especially important when traveling with young children and the elderly.

If you have not already, make an appointment with your local Auto Care Facility, so they can properly inspect your vehicle to determine any existing or future problems.

Remember, if you are involved in an automobile accident and need to report a claim, make sure to contact your Insurance Agent as soon as possible so the claims process can begin and you and your car can get back on the road safely.

If you are interested in receiving a quotation for automobile insurance, give C.H. Edwards, Inc. a call at 516-249-5200, and one of our automobile specialists will be happy to help you find coverage while saving you money.

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Drive safely this summer!

Written by: Amanda Haase

10 Fruits and Vegetables That Are Toxic To Your Dog

10 Fruits and Vegetables That Are Toxic To Your Dog

dog 1We love our dogs and enjoy feeding them food off of our plates. We don’t intentionally mean to harm them by doing this, but there are some foods that are toxtic to our dogs. While fruits and vegetables are healthy for us, they are not for our dogs. Here are 10 that you should be aware of.

Grapes-Can cause kidney failure

Onions-They can cause an elevated heart rate and respiratory rates, pale
gums, and even collapsing.

Cherries-Although good for us, they can cause respiratory failure and
then death in dogs.

Mushrooms-They are fatal. If you notice your dog has eaten a mushroom,
taking him to the vet immediately and explain what was eaten and how
long ago if known.

Currants-have the same dangerous effects as grapes.

Potatoes-can cause nausea, vomiting and heart irregularities.

Apricot-can cause respiratory failure and death. They are very
dangerous for dogs.

Rhubarb-Can cause many problems and never be eaten.

Apples-Seeds contain cyanide which is toxic to dogs.

Tomatoes-not only the tomato but the plant is toxic to dogs.

dog 2There are other foods that are dangerous to dogs as well. Milk and milk-based products cause diarrhea and other digestive problems. Ice
cream is the worst of all. Any product with caffeine, especially chocolate and sugar. These increase insulin. Eggs are dangerous because the bacteria may cause poisoning.

 

The above may surprise you because the same foods are healthy and safe for us. To be totally safe, only feed your dog foods that are formulated specifically for dogs. We love our dogs, so let’s make the extra effort to keep them happy and healthy!

Written by: Denise Visco

Tips to Staying Safe, New Years 2015!

Tips to Staying Safe, New Years 2015!

With the New Year approaching, you might be planning on celebrating with friends and family. Whether you are celebrating at a house party with friends and family, or out at a city-sponsored event, taking some precautions will ensure that everyone enjoys their celebrations safely.

Traveling: If you are traveling, don’t drink and drive. If you have a friend who does not drink, ask them to be the designated driver. When you are driving be alert and aware of your surroundings. New Year 2015 formed from sparking digits over black background

Celebrating with Alcohol: If you are going to be celebrating with alcohol it is important to have a full stomach before drinking. Alternate drinks to stay hydrated, such as drinking juice, water or soda in between consuming alcoholic beverages.

Being in a crowd of people: If you are going to be in a crowd of people it is important to distant yourself from people who are being out of control or are intoxicated.

If you are hosting a party: If you are hosting a party call a cab company and book rides for your guests in advance. Knowing that all your guests got home safely leaves less stress and responsibility on you.

If you have pets: If you have pets it is important to show them extra attention. Loud noises can scare pets and make them panic and run. Keep pets in a comfortable room with soft music playing too drowned out any unusual noises.

Start 2015 of right and be safe while celebrating. C.H. Edwards, Inc. is here to answer any questions about any possible claims. Just give us a call at (516) 249-5200.

Happy New Years from the management and staff here at C.H. Edwards!

Written by: Amanda Haase

Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips

Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips

It’s finally here, Pumpkin carving time! Kids, teens and even adults wait all year to carve their spooky Jack-O-Lantern’s for Halloween night! Although carving pumpkins can be fun for the whole family, it can also be dangerous and turn Halloween into a nightmare. Pumpkins can be both slippery and tough, a recipe for accidents.

pumpkin carving 1

Follow some of these helpful safety tips when you’re carving your pumpkin this year:

Use the right tools: Consumer Reports tested pumpkin-carving kits a few years ago and observed that one advantage of the specialty tools was that they can saw through rinds, poke holes, and scoop out innards without being razor-sharp. The instruments were also generally small, which made them easier to control than knives and easier to use when making intricate cuts.

Carve before taking off the top of the pumpkin: Carving the pumpkin before cutting the top off will help you avoid accidentally sticking your hand in the pumpkin while cutting inwards.

Take precautions: Carve in a clean, dry, and well-lit area, keeping your hands and tools clean and dry. Most important, take your time. Remember, this is a fun activity and fun shouldn’t be rushed!

Don’t let kids carve: It is important to not let young children carve by them selves. Instead, have children draw markings on the pumpkin and help clean the innards out with a spoon or their hands. If you have a young teen and they are trusted with a knife, be sure they are using a short knife and supervise as they are carving.

Halloween and fall activities are fun for everyone. Make sure you are enforcing safety this year while you share these activities with the ones you love. Practicing safety can help prevent you from having your own “Nightmare before Halloween”.pumpkin carving 2

At C.H. Edwards, Inc., we take pride in offering you helpful information so that you can make the most of the time you spend with your family. Call us if we can be of assistance with any of your Halloween related claims.

The Management and Staff at C.H. Edwards, Inc. wish you a Happy and Safe Halloween!

 

Tips for Traveling with Kids Made Easy!

Tips for Traveling with Kids Made Easy!

traveling with childrenTraveling with young children can sometimes be a little challenging. Young children can get bored quickly and are not easily occupied unlike teenagers and young adults.

To make traveling with children easier, here are a few helpful tips:

Traveling on a Plane:
• If you are traveling on a plane, be sure in your “carry-on-bag” you pack kid friendly supplies such as crayons, coloring books, headphones for music and movies and easy snacks such as crackers and fruit snacks. Also gum and lollipops help clear your children’s ears when up in high altitudes.

Traveling in the Car:
• If you are traveling in a car, pack kid friendly CD’s or DVDs to make the time go faster. Children can get very restless if they are in a car for a long period of time. Playing games such as “I Spy” will help keep your children occupied.

Traveling by Public Transportation:

• If you are traveling on a bus or train it is always good bring antibacterial products such as wipes and hand gel. Bring along an IPod or MP3 player for your child to listen to on the ride to sooth and calm them.

Before leaving for your trip, be sure that you pack the following check list:
• Pull-Ups & Diapers
• Wipes
• Change of Clothes
• Crayons
• Coloring Books
• Kid Friendly CD’s
• Sunglasses
• Juice Boxes
• Snacks
• Water
• Hand-Gel
• Tylenol or Motrin
• Favorite Toy
• Blanket

Traveling with Children can be made easy by simply following some of these helpful tips and ideas for all types of travel!

 

Written by: Amanda Haase