Tornadoes! The season is upon us. Here are some odd facts about them.

Each year, about a thousand tornadoes touch down in the United States, far more than any other country.

A strong tornado can pick up a house and move it down the block.

Some people have seen inside a tornado with their own eyes lived to tell about it.

Knives and forks have been found embedded in tree trunks flung from a tornado.

Tornado winds are the fastest winds on Earth.

In 1928, a tornado in Kansas plucked the feathers right off some chickens.

In 1931 a tornado in Mississippi lifted an 83 ton train and tossed it 80 feet from the track.

FLOODS

Most homeowners policies do not cover flood damage.  If your community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, you can buy a flood insurance policy through your agent.  Most flood insurance is written through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)which is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)., or insurance companies.   WE, the Mansfield Insurance Agency, sell and service policies through an arrangement with American Bankers.  A flood insurance policy normally takes 30 days from the date of purchase to go into effect. So, don't wait until a flood is imminent to buy a policy.  It is spring and floods happen!!

Besides texting while driving,what is the most dangerous?

Apparently EATING ! Yeah fast food chain franchises have had more lawsuits brought against them for not warning individuals that eating and driving at the same time is distracting and dangerous, I wonder who those individuals would blame if the sneezed while they were driving??????

Winter weather tips........

- Don’t walk on a “frozen” body of water… looks can be
deceiving!
-Don’t eat yellow snow
-Don’t put your tongue on any sort of cold metal (not even for
a Triple Dog Dare)
-Don’t Drive 10 MPH unless it’s absolutely necessary
-Always keep a spare set of winter clothes handy in case an impromptu snow angel making session commences
-Participate in at least one snowball fight per Winter... might as well have some fun with the snow!

Get free oil changes and tire rotations........

Each Friday in Feb. we will have a drawing for the 2 Meineke cards, are you one of the 175+ who are our fans or like us? Did you get a quote this week? If you have or have done this...you could be a winner!! See previous posts on Facebook for details.

ICE is the worst

Watch out.  That seemingly clear spot could be black ice, an area that is beyond slick.  Be careful in your driving and walking.