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                        <title>Relax! Enjoy! Summer is Finally Here!</title>
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                        <guid>https://newsroom.statefarm.com/summer-safety-2017/</guid><pp:caseid>194771</pp:caseid><pp:subtitle>Are You Ready?</pp:subtitle><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p><strong>About State Farm:</strong></p><p><span>For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates are the largest providers of&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/auto" target="_blank"><span>auto</span></a><span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/home-and-property" target="_blank"><span>home</span></a><span>&nbsp;insurance combined in the United States. Its more than 19,200 agent offices and over 62,000 employees serve over 96 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/life" target="_blank"><span>life</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/health" target="_blank"><span>health</span></a><span>, commercial policies and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/finances" target="_blank"><span>financial services</span></a><span>&nbsp;accounts.&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/small-business/commercial-auto" target="_blank"><span>Commercial auto insurance</span></a><span>, along with coverage for&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/renters" target="_blank"><span>renters</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/small-business/business-owners-policy" target="_blank"><span>business owners</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/boats" target="_blank"><span>boats</span></a><span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/motorcycles" target="_blank"><span>motorcycles</span></a><span>, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 32 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/" target="_blank"><span>http://www.statefarm.com</span></a><span>.&nbsp;</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p>Vacation is planned;&nbsp;day trips are on the calendar;&nbsp;and your bags have been packed since February. Now&nbsp;to relax and enjoy time with&nbsp;family and friends. Whatever your destination, before you head out the door, it&rsquo;s important to take time to check your home and auto.</p>

<p>Americans love taking summer road trips and vacations, and 91% are taken in a personal vehicle. Between the Memorial and Labor Day holidays over 650 million trips will be made.<sup>1</sup></p>

<p>Having a breakdown along the way or returning to a home that&rsquo;s been burglarized can put a damper on your good times.&nbsp;We've compiled lots of tips to help protect your car, home and family. <strong>Click the links below</strong> in preparation for your summer fun!</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><img alt="45% of vacationers choose a beach or ocean as their destination." src="//content.presspage.com/uploads/1441/stats-01.png?x=1497379824721" style="margin: 5px; width: 400px; height: 400px; float: left;" /></p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Before you go, prepare your home and vehicle.</h3><p>At home make it look like you never left:&nbsp;leave some lights on, lock up and stop your mail and newspapers.</p><p>Prepare your&nbsp;car for the road ahead: check tire&nbsp;air pressure, replace worn wiper blades and inspect the AC and brakes.</p><p>These are just a start, click here to<strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://newsroom.statefarm.com/before-you-go/#4iU6QOazhGs1WG18.97" target="_blank"><span><strong>learn more</strong>!</span></a></p><p><img alt="" src="//content.presspage.com/uploads/1441/stats-02.png?x=1497379926885" style="margin: 5px; width: 400px; height: 400px; float: left;" /></p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Stay safe&nbsp;along the way.</h3><p>Getting there can be half the fun...or not! To help ensure you'll be happily singing <em>&ldquo;On the Way to Cape May&rdquo;</em> instead of dealing with unpleasantries&nbsp;-- <a href="https://newsroom.statefarm.com/stay-safe-along-the-way" target="_blank"><strong>click here</strong></a>!</p><h3><img alt="" src="//content.presspage.com/uploads/1441/stats-03.png?x=1497379948627" style="margin: 5px; width: 400px; height: 400px; float: left;" /></h3><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Safely make&nbsp;the most of your vacation.</h3><p>So many vacation options: water fun, camping, grilling...these tips and helpful info can help you safely&nbsp;avoid mishaps. <a href="https://newsroom.statefarm.com/safely-make-the-most-of-your-vacation" target="_blank"><strong>Go here!</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><sup>1</sup> - <a href="http://www.statisticbrain.com" target="_blank">statisticbrain.com</a></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[releases,summer safety,Bloomington,IL,Illinois,stories,Vacation,Safety,boating,swimming,excessive heat,summer travel,protect your home,while you&#039;re away,water sports,tips,safety tips,summer,summer safety tips,Relax! Enjoy! Summer is Finally Here!,Are You Ready?]]></category>
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