Whether you’re headed out on the road for a weekend drive or a longer vacation, there are some car trips we simply wouldn’t think of making without including the four-legged member of the family. Just as you make plans for a safe and comfortable trip for your family and friends, it’s a good idea to…
For many of our neighbors in Livermore, summer means more than sunshine and vacations. It also means working in the yard – often with tools that can be dangerous if not used properly. Each year about 400,000 people are treated for injuries from lawn and garden tools, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
You’ve seen them on the roads; you might even know a few of them. And you could be one yourself. Distracted drivers in come in all shapes, sizes, ages and experience levels. Even if you’re not one today, you could become one at any moment — in the time it takes you to answer your…
Millions of Americans will do some traveling this New Year holiday- the majority of it by car. Of course, winter weather creates a unique set of challenges on the roadways, whether you’re simply driving around in the bay area or headed to the Lake Tahoe area. At Gene Morgan Insurance, we’d like to help you not only enjoy your…
A real tree in your home can be a fire hazard, and even more so if it goes unwatered. Always keep your tree safe and clear of any decorations that can spark a flame near your tree, such as candles and other hazardous decorations. According to the National Fire Protection Association (www.nfpa.org), there are an…
We know that decorating for Christmas is fun and festive; but before you climb on the roof to string your lights, know that about 12,500 injuries occur every year due to Christmas lights and decorations. Along with injuries, Christmas decorations also cause millions of dollars in property damage during the holidays. Be safe when decorating…
Millions of Americans will do some traveling this holiday season – the majority of it by car. Of course, winter weather creates a unique set of challenges on the roadways, whether you’re simply driving around in the Bay Area or headed to Southern California. At Gene Morgan Insurance, we’d like to help you not only enjoy your…
Smart parents can ensure a safe Halloween by accompanying small children around the neighborhood. If children are old enough to explore the neighborhood on their own, advise them to visit homes where they know they’ll be welcome. If the house is dark and uninviting, tell the kids to stay away. Parents should also leave the…
We admit it: As insurance pros, our picture of winter isn’t exactly cozy. Winter storms mean traffic snarls, hillsides turning to sheets of ice, and cars sliding around like hockey pucks. Cold temperatures can cause pipes to burst, frost swells and other damage. Heating your home with fireplaces and holiday lighting can increase the risk…
The economic downturn has had numerous effects on our country. One of these is the increase in uninsured motorists on the road. According to new estimates from the Insurance Research Council, one in seven drivers in the United States are uninsured. Despite the fact that many states have laws requiring drivers to maintain insurance, the…
