document.write('\x3cmeta http-equiv=\x22x-dns-prefetch-control\x22 content=\x22off\x22/\x3e\x3col class=\x22tumblr_posts\x22\x3e\x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eTeens Driving Drunk\x26#8230;Don\x26#8217;t kid yourself, its happening!\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3eHow big is the problem of teen drunk driving?\u00a0 Well, teens are involved in 40 percent of all alcohol-related fatal car crashes!\u00a0 Staggering statistic=pretty big problem. Because of their inexperience, many teens may not realize they are too impaired to drive, or they may be afraid to call home for a ride.\u00a0\u00a0 At all levels of blood alcohol concentration, the risk of being involved in a crash are greater for young people than for older people.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eThere are many organizations committed to teen drunk driving awareness and prevention, including one that Foremost sponsors called Project Save Our Children, (future blogs to come).\u00a0 Even though these organizations are diligently working to educate teens about the dangers of drunk driving, it is also up to parents, guardians and peers to lead by example.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eAlcohol seems to be the drug of choice among youth. Why? It\u2019s relatively inexpensive and readily available.\u00a0 Regardless of the reason, a teen that drinks often drives while under the influence. Here are some tips that parents and guardians can use to lead by example:\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cul\x3e\x3cli\x3eWhenever your social plans involve alcohol, make plans so that you don\u2019t have to drive after drinking.\u00a0 If you have adolescences, you\u2019ll be giving them a good example of what to do when they grow older. \x3c/li\x3e\x0a\x3cli\x3eIf you\u2019re hosting a party where alcohol will be served, remind your guests to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. \x3c/li\x3e\x0a\x3cli\x3eIf your teen is planning to attend college, check out the campus drinking culture.\u00a0 According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), nothing affects health, safety, and academic performance more than a culture of excessive drinking. \x3c/li\x3e\x0a\x3cli\x3eExplain to your teen the importance of a designated driver.\u00a0 Appointing a \u201cDD\u201d (one member of a group agrees to drive and remain sober for the night) has helped save countless lives. \x3c/li\x3e\x0a\x3c/ul\x3e\x3cp\x3e\x3cimg width=\x22150\x22 src=\x22http://blog.foremost.com/wp-content/uploads//2011/06/teens-150x150.jpg\x22 height=\x22150\x22 title=\x22teens\x22 class=\x22aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-1283\x22/\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eWhat should you do if you suspect a teen has a drinking problem and still gets behind the wheel?\u00a0 Intervention is a serious undertaking that should be entered into carefully.\u00a0\x3ca target=\x22_blank\x22 href=\x22http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Pages/default.aspx\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eThe National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/a\x3e has some helpful steps to create a successful intervention.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eStay safe on the road and in your automobile. Your safety is number one to us. For peace of mind on the road, contact\u00a0Central Agency Insurance\u00a0to talk about a auto insurance policy.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eApril 23, 2010 - Ford Recall\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3eIf you drive a new Ford you should be aware that certain models have recently been recalled. The company announced today that problems with the seat back and head restraint mean that several of its 2010 models do not meet federal safety requirements. Car owners should expect letters in May and the company has made a commitment to fix the problem in over 30,000 manufactured vehicles\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eKeeping up with recall news is critical. It\x26#8217;s also important to make sure that your vehicle has adequate coverage. If you aren\x26#8217;t sure about your coverage or your monthly rate call us, your local insurance agency, today and together we\x26#8217;ll make sure that you\x26#8217;re protected well.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3ca target=\x22_blank\x22 href=\x22http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703709804575202190479060322.html?mod=rss_whats_news_us\x22\x3eSource\x3c/a\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eFeb. 15, 2010 - Wacky Weather\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3eIf there is one thing that people everywhere can discuss, it\x26#8217;s the weather. From \x3ca target=\x22_blank\x22 href=\x22http://abcnews.go.com/WN/east-coast-snow-west-coast-mud-coasts-dig/story?id=9781000\x26amp;page=2\x22\x3emudslides in California\x3c/a\x3e, to \x3ca target=\x22_blank\x22 href=\x22http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/14/AR2010021404050.html\x22\x3eblizzards in DC\x3c/a\x3e, conditions in February have been far from normal in many parts of the country. Even Canada has been having abnormal weather, with \x3ca target=\x22_blank\x22 href=\x22http://www.suntimes.com/sports/olympics/2048447,CST-SPT-morrissey15.stng\x22\x3ehigher temperatures in Vancouver\x3c/a\x3e putting some of the winter games on hold.\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cbr/\x3e So what can you do when the weather takes a turn for the worse? Make sure that your homeowners policy is adequate to your situation. Most types of weather-related damage should be covered, provided that common sense preventative steps have been taken. Most homeowners policies do not cover \x3ca target=\x22_blank\x22 href=\x22http://www.floodsmart.gov/\x22\x3eflood damage\x3c/a\x3e. If you need to file an insurance claim because of damages, be sure to contact your local agent as soon as possible. In good seasons and bad, we\x26#8217;re here to help.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a\x3c/ol\x3e');