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…

Have you made your emergency kit?

Truth is – I steal the money out of my disaster kit all the time. It is my way of securing a few dollars and then when I really need a treat… I got it. I replenish it once a year on June 1st to make sure that in the case of a hurricane, I…

Summer Planning – Insect Repellant!

As you plan for summer picnics, hiking, camping and other outdoor activities, be prepared for encountering bugs. Here are some tips on how to recognize, treat and avoid common bug bites and stings. Identifying Bites and Stings Knowing what certain bugs’ bites and stings look like can help you treat them more effectively. Bees and…

Workplace Wellness

March is a time to focus on Workplace Wellness. At Deeley Insurance Group we have a wellness team. Although not mandatory, employees are encouraged to participate in the wellness activities and are rewarded for participation and progress. In January and February the team was challenged to log in daily to a fitness app and keep…

Austin’s Story – Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week – Feb 7-14th

Something wasn’t right. I wasn’t getting bigger. Doesn’t your belly get really big in the final weeks of pregnancy? In my 35th week of pregnancy with my first son, I just had a strange sense something wasn’t right. I was blessed to have Dr. Elizabeth Pernal as my obstetrician. When many doctors would’ve simply brushed…