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Wishing all my friends and neighbors a safe and happy Halloween!

Animal-vehicle collisions may happen more often than you think especially this time of year. See the odds of colliding with an animal in our state. ow.ly/DLv150C6yjU

Before you create this year's masterpiece, carve out a few minutes to read these pumpkin safety tips. [short link to: ow.ly/tE7750C6yxv]

Happy Halloween from your Good Neighbor State Farm Team!

State Farm Education Assist is another way that State Farm is helping students and communities thrive. The program helps underserved college students succeed by providing funds to help meet their needs. Check it out: ow.ly/mfM650C6yfm

Thinking about fostering or adopting a pet? Sign up for this free webinar with Trupanion on Oct. 8 at 7p.m. ET. You'll learn how to prepare for a new pet, including training tips, behavioral tips and more. Register at: ow.ly/74sL50BMCsH

State Farm has issued disaster relief grants to assist the ongoing needs of neighborhoods impacted by 2020 wildfires and severe storms. Check out how these extra funds further extend the good neighbor spirit of State Farm agents and claim teams in rebuilding these communities. ow.ly/9JuG50BMCuD

Long before smartphones, switchboards were the hub of communication between State Farm and our customers. Today, you can reach me by phone, email, text and more.

Mini-projector, screen and turntable all the equipment a State Farm agent needed for video sharing in the 1950s. Agents took these kits when they did door-to-door marketing so they could share a films about the benefits of State Farm products and services.

You might think it's just a quick trip, but even on a 70-degree day your car can quickly get hot enough to seriously harm your dog or cat. Keep your furry buddies safer by leaving them at home.

As more and more riders and drivers get back on the road, a few motorcycle safety tips always come in handy. Call me with questions. ow.ly/6Zzg50AWIJQ

Over time, lint can build up in your dryer's lint trap and exhaust hose potentially creating a fire hazard. Follow these helpful tips to prevent it. ow.ly/AUpB50AQJsq