Charity – Casa De Dios in Pacoche, Ecuador
Main Street Insurance sponsors an outreach in a very small village in rural Ecuador. Many families live in bamboo homes and most men work as fishermen. We have had the pleasure of partnering with Casa De Dios for 10 years, bringing teams from Michigan to serve in many ways. Every December we help put on…
Read MoreSafety In The Water
Originally posted by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION The Problem Risk Factors Prevention Additional Resources The Problem How big is the problem? From 2005-2014, there were an average of 3,536 fatal unintentional drownings (non-boating related) annually in the United States — about ten deaths per day.1 An additional 332 people died each year…
Read MoreInternet Safety
Originally posted by KIDS HEALTH from NEMOURS The Internet can be a wonderful resource for kids. They can use it to research school reports, communicate with teachers and other kids, and play interactive games. Kids who are old enough to swipe a screen can have access to the world. But that access can also pose hazards.…
Read MoreHeaded to a Water Park? Here Are Some Safety Steps
Learning to swim is the best way to stay safe in, on and around the water. One of the most popular ways to beat the summer heat is to visit the local water park and fly down the water slide or tube along the lazy river. To help make sure your trip to the park…
Read MoreBest to Leave Fireworks to the Experts
Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks displays. But along with all the festivities are plenty of visits to emergency rooms – especially during July. In 2016, at least four people died and about 11,100 were injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. And…
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Boating Safety – It Could Mean Your Life
In the most recent year with complete data, the US Coast Guard reports that there were 4062 recreational boating accidents in the U.S. and its territories in which 626 lives were lost and 2,620 were injured. Almost 76% of the fatal accident victims drowned, and of these, 85% were reported as not wearing a life…
Read MoreClassic Car Insurance
Protection made just for classics at a lower rate Classic car insurance rates are on average 40% less than standard auto rates* Your classic isn’t just a car. That’s why your classic car insurance policy isn’t just a standard car insurance policy. Instead, it’s a much different policy that’s built just for your classic and…
Read MoreMotorcycle Insurance – Frequently Asked Questions
Is motorcycle insurance more expensive than car insurance? Yes it generally is, for the simple reason that it’s much riskier to drive a motorcycle. The vehicle may cost less than a traditional car but that has almost no bearing on the likelihood on an accident, which is much greater in the case of a motorcycle.…
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