Damage Control presents what to do after fire damage….

You Want To:

• Blow or vacuum loose soot particles
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery, and carpet traffic areas
• Empty freezer & refrigerator completely and prop doors open
• During freezing weather pour RVantifreeze in sinks, toilet bowls, and tubs
• Change all HVAC filters
• Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers

DO NOT:

• Attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces
• Attempt to shampoo carpet or upholstered furniture
• Attempt to clean any electrical appliances, TV sets, radios, etc. that may have been close to fire, heat, or water
• Use any food stored close to fire, heat, or water
• Send garment to ordinary dry cleaner
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet or sagging
• Go anywhere near standing water if electricity is still live

If you have any more questions please call:

DGK Insurance at 1-800-242-4337 or Damage Control at 877-341-9111.

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Damage Control presents after water damage what to do….

You want to…

• Remove as much excess water as possible
• Wipe excess water from furniture
• Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions
• Place aluminum foil or wood blacks under furniture legs
• Turn on air conditioning for maximum drying
• Remove area rugs from wet wall-to-wall carpeting
• Remove valuable paintings and artwork to a safe dry place
• Gather loose items, toys, etc. from floors or wet areas

DO NOT:

• Leave wet fabrics in place: dry as soon as possible
• Leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets or floors
• Use household vacuum to remove water
• Use TV’s or other household appliances while standing in wet area
• Send garment to ordinary dry cleaner
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet or sagging
• Go anywhere near standing water if electricity is still live

If you have any more questions please call DGK Insurance at

1-800-242-4337 or call Damage Control 24/7 at 877-341-9111.

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DGK Insurance & Financial Services recently donated more than $2,000.00 to the Pre-School Scholarship Program, administered by The Community Foundation of Susquehanna & Wyoming Counties. The donation sponsors tuition scholarships for local pre-school students from low and moderate income families in Wyoming and Susquehanna counties who are struggling in today’s economy to provide quality education to their young children.

Since 2003, The Community Foundation has provided more than 300 pre-school scholarships to children attending seventeen area pre-schools, granting’s close to $275,000 in full and part scholarships. ” It was important to our employee-owners that they give back to the community that has made them successful, and offering children a chance at early childhood education has a lasting effect on the future of our area.” said Kathleen Glattly, President of DGK Insurance.

“We thank DGK Insurance very much, ” said Peter Quigg, President of The Community Foundation. ” They were very enthusiastic about the program from the moment they learned of it, knowing the satisfaction they received from funding these scholarships, and most importantly the assistance this will provide to local families.”

For more information on the EITC pre-school scholarship program or other services of The Community Foundation, please visit www.communityfoundation.org or call (570) 278-3800.

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Congratulations Deb on 25 years of service with DGK !!

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Read Carl Synder’s recommendation for Connie Kintner, producer at DGK Insurance, on Linked In.

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Kathleen M. Glattly, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, AIM, of Dalton, was recently elected chair woman of the Insurance Agents & Brokers Service Group, a partnership of independent agents’ associations in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.

Glattly is CEO and president of DGK Insurance. Kathleen has been active in the insurance industry since 1981 and has served the members of Insurance Agents as a board director since 2003.

The Insurance Agents & Brokers Service Group oversees the partnership of agents’ associations in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania that work together to deliver pre-eminent programs, products and services for their nearly 1,600 members. Led by dedicated agent volunteers and staffed by 40 professionals, IA&B is recognized and respected nationally for its industry-leading efforts in agent professional development, advocacy, industry information and knowledge base, communications and more.

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Pennslyvannia’s School Bus Stopping Laws

• 1.5 million children are transported on Pennsylvania roads each day.

YOU MUST STOP :

1. When you meet or overtake a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended.
2. When you approach an intersection where a school bus is stopped with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended.
3. At least ten (10) feet away from the school bus.
4. Until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn before moving.
5. DO NOT MOVE until all the children have reached a place of safety.

PENALTIES

If you are convicted of violating Pennslyvania’s School Bus Stopping Law, you will receive all of the following penalties:

• 60-Day Driver’s License Suspension
• Five (5) points on your driving record
• $250 Fine

Annually, over 1,000 motorists do not obey the School Bus Stopping Law.

School children are transported more than 346 million miles to school each year, lets keep them safe!!!

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Effective July 1,2009, Pennsylvannia’s Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act requires all contractors who perform at least $5,000.00 in home improvement work per year to register with the Attorney General’s Office.

The statue also establishes minimun insurance requirements.

DGK can help meet your insurance reguirements. For the right coverage at the right price, call Anna Jenkins today at 800-242-4337.

For further information, please see www.attorneygeneral.gov.

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DGK Staff & Joe @ Newswatch 16 WNEP

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From left to right Desiree Ranella, DGK Staff, & Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce Member

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