Jim Shea State Farm Agent

More than 75 percent of Americans say their family would be financially protected if the unexpected were to happen to them. Watch Ron’s story to see how life insurance helped him have financial protection.

Good Neighbors — The single decision that kept Ron’s family... Ron fell in love with Kelly at first sight, and they spent the first years of their marriage building a responsible financial future for their family. Then, the bottom dropped out.

Wet pavement is more dangerous on two wheels than it is on four, so be extra careful when you ride!

10 Motorcycle Safety Tips for New Riders | Consumer Reports 10 motorcycle safety tips and expert advice for new motorcyclists and returning riders, from Consumer Reports.

When jumpstarting a car, keep these steps in mind: Diagnose, Be Safe, Prepare, & Hook it up.

How to Jump-Start A Car Safely – Safety Learning Center – State Farm You don’t have to be a mechanic to know how to jump-start a car in an emergency, but you do have to know how to do it safely.

Charred leeks = yum. Charred house = yikes. Keep your grill away from siding and deck work.

Grilling Fire Safety - YouTube Every year Americans look forward to summer vacations, camping, family reunions, and picnics. Summertime, however, also brings fires and injuries due to outd...

What’s your favorite summer song? Don’t have one yet? Here are 50 great ones to get you going today. .

Best summer songs ever: Hit the beach with these summertime tunes The sun is out and the beach is a bus ride away. All you need is our best summer songs playlist and you’re good to go.

Since it’s National Tire Safety Week, check your tire pressure and treads. A flat will get you nowhere fast.

Top Ten Tire Safety Tips - MSN Autos Top ten tire safety tips

Should car seats face the front of the car or the back? Avoiding these common mistakes could save your child’s life in a crash.

When’s the last time your neighborhood threw a block party? If you’re overdue, start planning now!

How to Organize a Neighborhood Block Party A simple guide to the steps you need to take to organize a neighborhood block party.

Did you know the Red Cross has been helping people since 1881? Today is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, charities to be .

Who We Are | Red Cross Mission Statement | About the Red Cross Learn about the Red Cross mission statement its services. The Red Cross connects us to people and communities across the nation and around the world.

Lightning never strikes the same place twice…or does it? Keep your family safe in a storm with the truth behind these 10 myths about lightning.

FEMA.gov Communities - National Preparedness Community Main Group - Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Debunking 10 Myths about Lightning Watch this great (and shareable!) video about lightning safety provided by the National Weather Service

Gotta love progress! The first car speed limit was 12 mph. The first child safety device was basically a bag with straps. Convertibles didn’t need to come with seat belts in 1968. Dig into the history of auto safety in this fun timeline: http://st8.fm/timeline12

State Farm is there for you after a crash, but we’re also helping keep you out of them. See how our company has made our roads safer over the years in this interactive auto safety timeline at http://st8.fm/timeline09