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Even in Texas, winter weather can make your daily commute an icy mess. Below are a few tips that can help you stay safe if you have to get out during the snowy/icy weather.
1. Winterize Early - Check your car before the weather changes. Test your battery, antifreeze, windshield wipers and fluid, headlights and hazards, heater and defroster, brakes tire pressure, and tire tread.
2. Check Roads and Weather - You probably have apps for directions and weather, but you can also get road conditions from the Texas Department of Transportation. For weather tips and local conditions, visit the National Weather Service.
3. Plan Ahead - Leave plenty of time to get where you’re going. If you can wait for better weather, you should. And if there’s a route that lets you avoid bridges, ramps, and overpasses, take it.
4. Slow Down and Back Off - Reduce your speed and don’t tailgate. If there’s ice on the road, you’ll need three times as much space to stop. If you do start to skid, steer in the direction of the skid.
5. Keep an Emergency Kit - If you get stuck, stay in your car. In case of an emergency, keep a fully charged cell phone and charger, jumper cables, flares, blankets, flashlight, cat litter or sand for traction, food and water, a first-aid kit, and matches in your car at all times, but especially during the winter months.
Paschall Insurance Group is thrilled to announce the addition of Kristen Ford to our Team! Kristen brings with her a wealth of experience spanning over 12 years in the realm of building, nurturing, and managing client relationships. Having firmly planted her roots in Parker County, Kristen takes immense pride in calling Parker County home.
Kristen is a Licensed Insurance Agent and is eager to help with all of your insurance needs. Her positive attitude, eye for detail, and caring demeanor make her a perfect addition to our Team.
Please help us in welcoming, Kristen Ford to the Paschall Insurance Team!
We would like to introduce you to our office "hero", Shelah Nickols, LMT.
Shelah Nickols, LMT has been a staple in our office for the past several years by providing deep tissue massages to our team on a regular basis.
Paschall Insurance Group strongly believes in the benefits of massage therapy in the workplace. These benefits include; reduction in stress and anxiety, improved posture and decreased muscle tension, pain relief and prevention (especially for headaches and migraines), improved productivity and concentration, more energy and motivation, and improved quality of sleep and mental health.
Shelah is a true professional in her field. The level of knowledge and expertise she affords our team yields a greater performance and service experience received by our clients.
When our team members are healthy and feel good, they are simply more productive in providing assistance to our clients.
Paschall Insurance Group is committed to the health and wellness of our team members. This in-turn reflects another level of commitment to our clients.
Water can quickly cause major problems in your home with a sudden, unexpected event like a burst pipe. While many homeowners underestimate the frequency of water issues that arise from plumbing or appliances, it’s helpful to know what your insurance will cover should a non-weather water incident occur. According to the Insurance Information Institute, over a five-year period, on average just over one non-weather water claim was filed per 50 homeowners policies each year and the average cost per claim was almost $11,000. Here are five answers to the most common questions you should know when you’re purchasing a homeowners policy:
Read more: Common Insurance Questions About Home Water Damage
Wintry temperatures are moving into North Texas later this week.
While this weather event will be nothing like the February 2021 winter storm - where the entire state saw sustained, below-freezing temperatures for more than a week - there is still the chance for power outages caused by the icing over of power lines and tree branches. Taking action now to prepare your home can help you in the long run, in the event we have freezing temperatures and power outages.
Read more: How to Prepare Your Home for Freezing Temperatures
