May is Older Americans Month
FEMA reminded us that May is Older Americans Month
Hurricane Safety Tips
Ocean City, Maryland officially recognized the week of May 7-13, 2017 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Here's a short video with the National Weather Service's basic hurricane preparedness tips: http://www.weather.gov/media/wrn/MP4/2017HurricanePrepWeekThemeSummary.mp4 Here are some additional resources you can reference to increase your family's safety: National Weather Service (weather.gov) Hurricane Preparedness Page Ready.Gov Family Emergency Communication Plan…
Keeping Reserves for your HOA
How much money does your condo or homeowners association (HOA) have in its reserve fund? If you're puzzled by this question, our HOA could be in for an unpleasant surprise when a major repair – such as replacing the roof – is needed and your association doesn't have the funds to pay for it. Not…
Fire Tips for Seniors
Senior citizens have a higher risk of death or injury from a fire than younger individuals. However, there are important safety precautions from the United Sates Fire Administration that can dramatically decrease your risk of injury or death because of a fire. Check your smoke detectors regularly to ensure they are in working condition. You…
Are you ready to spring forward?
It’s official – we’ve almost made it through the winter! On Sunday, March 12th, it’s time to set our clocks ahead one hour, gain an hour of afternoon sun, and watch the flowers start to bloom. Be sure to switch the time in your vehicle, your alarm clock, your microwave, your watches, and any other…
Generator Safety
Tis the season for generators! Winter storms can cause serious power outages, so it's wise to keep a generator at hand. However, it is important to stick to these safety tips from FEMA when using a generator. Always place your generator outdoors – this will keep carbon monoxide fumes away from your family Read the…
Deeley Group Serves – The Philanthropic Arm of Deeley Group
Deeley Group Serves was recently formed as the employee led philanthropic arm of Deeley Insurance Group. Deeley Group surveyed our team on how to improve our culture and workplace. We had an overwhelming response for better ways to give back to our amazing community. We are incredibly lucky to work near the beach and for…
Clear Communication Letters from FEMA
All policyholders with business effective beginning April 1, 2016 or renewing on October 1, 2016 or later will be receiving a Clear Communication letter from FEMA. The letters will provide information about the policyholder’s current flood risk according to their policy rating. To see which letter you received (A-G), check the second to the last…
Staying Safe while Heating your Home
Many people use a wood furnace, a wood stove, radiators, space heaters, or fireplaces to keep their home warm during the winter months. While these are all good methods of heating a home, there are some risks that come with using these heating devices. About half of all home heating fires are accounted for in…
Caring for Pets in Cold Weather
In the winter, many people have visions of grabbing a warm blanket, making a hot beverage, and sitting down by a fireplace to keep warm. But we can't forget about our pets! When left outdoors or in a car during cold weather, pets can suffer from frostbite, hypothermia, and even death. When faced with cold…
