Prevent Frozen Pipes

During the winter, freezing pipes can cause expensive repairs. We do not want this to happen to you. Here are some ideas to help:

Preventing Pipes from Freezing

1. Drain water from swimming pool and water sprinkler supply lines following manufacturers or installer directions. Do not put antifreeze in these lines unless directed. Antifreeze is environmentally harmful, and is dangerous to humans, pets, wildlife, and landscaping.
2. Remove, drain, and store hoses used outdoors. Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs. Open the outside hose bibs to allow water to drain. Keep the outside valve open so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break.
3. Check around the home for other areas where water supply lines are located in unheated areas. Look in the basement, crawl space, attic, garage, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Both hot and cold water pipes in these areas should be insulated.
4. Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes like a pipe sleeve or similar materials on exposed water pipes. Newspaper can provide some degree of insulation and protection to exposed pipes – even ¼” of newspaper can provide significant protection in areas that usually do not have frequent or prolonged temperatures below freezing (like St George).

Things to do and Look for Before you Have a Problem

1. Know where your water shutoff is so if you have a broken pipe you can quickly turn off the water.
2. Consider relocating exposed pipes to provide increased protection from freezing.
3. Pipes can be relocated by a professional if the home is remodeled.
4. Add insulation to attics, basements and crawl spaces. Insulation will maintain higher temperatures in these areas.
5. For more information you can contact Main Street Insurance for risk management ideas.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are very thankful for all of our clients. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Here are some events that you might like during the Thanksgiving holiday:

Santa's Workshop
Date: November 29 - 30
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: 1835 Convention Center Drive (Dixie Center)
Admission: Free

Tuacahn's Festival of Lights and Live Nativity
Date: November 29 - December 23 (Presented Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)
Time: 7pm and 8pm are live nativities.
Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts
Admission: $2 per person or $15 per family

St George Christmas in Town Square
Date: December 2 - December 5
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Location: Town Square Park - St George

Have a happy Thanksgiving from Main Street Insurance!

Lake Powell Pipeline Meeting - 11/21/13

Meeting Date: 11/21/13

Time: 4:00pm

Location: 533 E Waterworks Drive, St George, UT 84770 (Washington County Water Conservancy)

The objective of this meeting is not to provide a final, definitive funding model but to explore the options and alternatives with the goal of answering two fundamental questions:

 

1. When might the Lake Powell Pipeline need to commence construction

2. What are the fiscal implications of a project of this magnitude

 

Jeremy Aguero, principal of Applied Analysis, will be presenting. Applied Analysis is an economic, fiscal and policy research and analysis firm that has undertaken countless economic analyses throughout the world. Aguero has testified on economic and fiscal issues before the United States Congress, state legislatures, county commissions and city councils. His research has been relied on by state supreme courts and cited by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and numerous other media outlets.

Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we want you to be safe during the holidays. Thanksgiving Day is a great time to get together with friends and family and reflect on what you’re thankful for. The Thanksgiving holiday has more than double the number of home cooking fires than an average day. In fact, more than 4,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving Day each year, so it is important to keep safety in mind in the kitchen on this holiday. Here are some ideas to help keep you and your family safe during the holidays:

• Test your smoke detectors before you start cooking.
• Stay in the kitchen while cooking dinner. Sometimes when you step away you might get distracted for longer than anticipated.
• Keep items that may catch fire away from hot surfaces.
• Turkeys can take a while to cook. It is important to stay home while the turkey is cooking.
• Keep an eye on kids and pets so they don't touch a hot surface or pull something from the stove on top of them.
• Keep your pot handles turned inward so the young ones don't try to reach and grab the hot pots and to avoid accidents.
• Keep sharp objects like knives out of reach of children.
• After you are done cooking, make sure you have turned off all burners and ovens.
• If you have candles for decoration make sure you put them out when you are done. Walk through your house and blow them out.

At Main Street Insurance ,your safety is important to us and we want you to have a great Thanksgiving, especially a safe one. A trip to the emergency room tends to ruin the holiday. Hopefully these tips can help you have an accident-free Thanksgiving.

Give us a call at 435-674-2221 to get a free quote or you may request one online here.

Pine View High School vs. Desert Hills High School CONTEST

So this year the champion of the 3AA high school football for Utah will be either Pine View High School or Desert Hills High School. Both schools are located in St George. It should be a great game. Go to our Facebook page and join in on the contest.

As The Weather Turns Colder

More than 1/3 of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel-fired appliances as primary heat sources in their homes. Make sure it’s clean before you use it this year.

Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually.

Call Main Street Insurance at 435-674-2221 for more ideas to keep you safe during the winter or if you would like a quote. 

Veteran's Day

Veterans Day is an official United States holiday which honors people who have served in armed service, also known as veterans. It is a federal holiday that is observed on November 11. It coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world and also mark the anniversary of the end of World War I.

We at Main Street Insurance thank all of those Veterans who have served in the armed services and to those who are serving. Thank you for all you have done to make and keep this country great.

To celebrate this there is a Veteran's Day parade in St George, Utah that starts at 9:00am. The parade will start at about 200 W and Tabernacle and head east on Tabernacle.

A Few Hours to Vote!

Polls close at 8:00pm so you only have a few hours to vote!

How to Prepare your Car for Colder Weather

Colder weather is on its way this week in St George, Utah. Here are some items that you or a mechanic can check before the freezing weather gets here.

• Antifreeze levels - ensure they are sufficient to avoid freezing.

• Battery and ignition system - should be in top condition and battery terminals should be clean.

• Brakes - check for wear and fluid levels.

• Heater and defroster - ensure they work properly.

• Lights and flashing hazard lights - check for serviceability.

• Oil - check for level and weight. Heavier oils congeal more at low temperatures and do not lubricate as well.

• Windshield wiper equipment - repair any problems and maintain proper washer fluid level.

• Emergency kit - make sure you have one in your car in case you get stuck in the cold.

Get a quote from Main Street Insurance. You may contact us here.