Rick Hester

Happy Halloween everyone! This is one of the most fun but also can be one of the most dangerous holidays of the year! Make sure you take all the safety precautions during fall event and trick or treating if you're going this year!

Here are some quick tips for safe trick-or-treating:

• Choose a well-lit and familiar neighborhood with sidewalks and crosswalks.

• Wear bright, reflective clothing or add reflective tape to costumes for visibility.

• Trick-or-treat in groups with friends or family members.

• Stick to sidewalks and use crosswalks when crossing the street.

• Be cautious of traffic and follow traffic rules.

• Carry a flashlight or wear glow sticks to stay visible at night.

• Inspect all treats before eating them, and discard any unwrapped or suspicious-looking candies.

• Be mindful of food allergies and consider participating in allergy-friendly events.

• Follow any local guidelines or recommendations related to COVID-19.

• Have fun, but stay cautious and aware of your surroundings.

And if you need some ideas for Halloween fun, Noccalula Falls Park is having a trick or treat event on October 12th from 9am to 5pm, you can trick or treat throughout the park, don't forget to wear your costume, the train will be running, and the petting zoo will be open so fun for the whole family!

Rick Hester State Farm Agency was established in 1972. We are in the heart of Downtown Gadsden halfway between Broad Street and Riverview Regional Medical Center on the corner of Bay and South 3rd Streets. We have a huge parking lot off Bay that makes doing business with us so convenient. Rick has lived within a 60 mile radius of his office all his life except while serving in the United States Army. Our office is experienced in relocating you to our beautiful area of mountains, rivers and lakes. Our team of professionals (Rick, Carol, Tami Wise-Bjornson, Ashley Tidwell and Julia Culbreath) pride themselves in taking care of the needs of our customers. We service all of Alabama. Call us today for a FREE quote on auto insurance, home insurance, renters insurance, life insurance. We also offer insurance for your boat, motorcycle, travel trailer and pet insurance!