The Three “Ds” Of The Insurance Industry: Delay, Deny, DefendU.S. insurance companies rake in billions of dollars in profits every year. How does the insurance industry make so much money? Unfortunately, many insurance companies - even the most well known and well respected - engage in dirty tricks and unethical behavior to boost their profits. Some of the most common tactics can be referred…
Read More Brake Failure Can Be FrighteningWe all take our brakes for granted and the fact is that stopping a vehicle is much more important than starting it. To try and avoid brake failure you should have your brakes checked every time you have your car or truck serviced. Your mechanic will be able to recommend any brake maintenance necessary to…
Read More Food Distribution FinderFrom: Broward County, broward.org Together4Broward is a taskforce of Broward service organizations collaborating during these extraordinary times to ensure our Broward community has access to critical resources, of which our first priority is nutritious food. Use the map below to find a food distribution site near you. www.broward.org/together4broward/Pages/default.aspx
Read More Reopening Requires Facial Covering And Social DistancingFrom: Broward County, broward.org Broward County’s Phase 1 reopening to include beaches, commercial gyms and fitness centers, hotels and other commercial lodging, with restrictions. Guidance for each type of establishment that is allowed to reopen is detailed in a series of 14 attachments. Businesses and residents continue to be responsible for adherence to social distancing, facial…
Read More What Is Social Distancing?From: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. To practice social or physical distancing: • Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people • Do not gather in groups • Stay out…
Read More Shopping For Food And Other Household EssentialsFrom: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention As communities across the United States take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs, such as buying groceries and medicine, and completing banking activities. The following information provides…
Read More Coronavirus Scams Advice For Consumers.From: Federal Trade Commission Avoid Coronavirus Scams Don’t respond to texts, emails or calls about checks from the government. The details are still coming together. Ignore online offers for vaccinations. There are no products proven to treat or prevent COVID-19 at this time. Be wary of ads for test kits. The FDA just announced approval for one home test…
Read More Helping People Looking For Food In South FloridaFrom: Feeding South Florida (FeedingSouthFlorida.org) This list is updated daily at www.feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19. Dates, times, and locations may change. If you plan to attend a distribution, please review this calendar the day-of to confirm the schedule. Esta lista se actualiza todos los días en www.feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19. Las fechas, horas, y direcciones pueden cambiar. Revise el calendario el día de…
Read More From Broward.org: COVID-19 Information & UpdatesTo get answers to your questions about COVID-19, call the Broward County COVID-19 Hotline at 954-357-9500, or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov. If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19, call the Hotline BEFORE visiting a doctor or any health care facility. Broward County officials continue to work closely with the Florida Department of Health, the Centers…
Read More From: South Florida Sun Sentinel: Virus Hits Another Broward Assisted-Living FacilityBy Brook Baitinger The new coronavirus has made its way into yet another long-term-care facility in Broward County. Two residents and two employees are infected with the virus at Covenant Living of Florida, an assisted-living facility in Plantation, said spokesman Randy Eilts. It’s at least the fourth facility to publicly confirm the presence of positive…
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