Prep your home and yard for winter storms and get organized for the holidays. With the winter holidays coming up (and all of the gift giving, decorating, cooking and planning that go along with them), and in some regions snow…
Car Seat Safety for Snow pparently I fell off the face of the planet when it comes to car seat safety. Despite reading all the NHTSA tips for car seats, doing the safety checks, and experiencing Michigan winters my whole life,…
The best ways to prepare your home for vacation Whether you’re taking a cross-country RV road trip or escaping to a beachside resort, planning a vacation involves a lot of work. While usually occupied with packing and checking delays, many travelers forget…
Pet Safety Tips for the Holiday Season he holidays are an exciting time of year for all members of the household, but especially for your four-footed friends! It can be a challenge to keep the enthusiasm to a minimum with…
7 Tips for Safer Cyber Shopping Cyber Monday may be a few days away, but most online shopping retailers start to offer discounts and deals on Black Friday, or even a week before. And while, of course, we love a…
Covering losses with business interruption insurance Standard property insurance covers physical damage and losses—furniture destroyed in a fire, a storm-damaged office building or stolen equipment. This coverage can help you pay the costs of rebuilding or replacing damaged property. But…
Holiday Decorating Safety For many, the winter holidays are a time of joy, celebration and tradition. Decorating your home, yard or office is a fun, festive way to celebrate the season. A little planning can help you enjoy your display…
Happy Thanksgiving The Portier Agency wishes you a day filled with happiness, thanksgiving, family, friends, and love. A special thank you to our clients. We are closed the rest of the week, but will be open Monday, regular business hours.…
How Not to Be Gobbled Up by Thanksgiving Day Fiascos So, you’ve offered to host Thanksgiving this year. Hats off to you! Now for the fun part…a long list of holiday to-dos like braving the grocery store, ordering the turkey,…
Pets and Animals Get Informed Know what disasters could affect your area, which could call for an evacuation and when to shelter in place. Keep a NOAA Weather Radio tuned to your local emergency station and monitor TV, radio, and follow mobile…
