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15.03.12 Turn Around, Don’t Drown

Happy Flood Safety Awareness Week!  There are lots of preparation ideas, in-flood actions and post-flooding work that can be discussed.  All of this is well and good, but what about getting home from work during a flash flood?   The fact of the matter is that 80% of flood-related deaths occur in a vehicle. A [...]

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12.03.12 A Potentially Life-Saving Driving Tip

In 2010,  approximately 3.3% of the nation’s population was killed in a drunk driving related accident.   This is a drastic improvement from 6.3% in 1991, but fatalities still occur.  A California Highway Patrolman’s advice can eliminate your chances of ever being victimized by a drunk driver in a highway head-on collision. Tip of the Day: When [...]

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23.02.12 Distractions Behind the Wheel

Safe driving calls for two hands on the wheel, two eyes on the road and one brain fully focused on the task. Multi-tasking, so much part of our busy lives these days, is not a wise option when you’re driving.  Many states have now outlawed the use of hand-held cell phones. However, research suggests that [...]

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09.01.12 Embracing the Rain – In The Safest Way Possible

In light of the drought we have had recently, it is good to finally see some rain hitting the Houston area.   The dust is being washed away, cars are getting clean, trees get a nice drink, and the grass just might be green again!  While this deluge is welcome, the flash floods accompanying it are not. [...]

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11.03.11 Road Trip Spring Break Safety

Its that time of year again. For the next two weeks, Spring Break travelers will officially take over Texas.  At Elzey Insurance, we want you to be safe as you go about on your travels so here are a few tips for you to remember: Make sure your car is properly serviced before hitting the [...]

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