November Office Updates 🍁🦃

November is here, bringing cooler temperatures, Thanksgiving gatherings, holiday preparations, and the beginning of a busy season across North Alabama! As we head into the holidays, it's a great time to make sure your insurance needs are keeping up with life. We're especially thankful for our customers and the wonderful community we get to serve every day!

⏰ Attention!! We are closed daily from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch.

🚨 Attention Customers – Driver Information Update We are continuing to update driver information for households. If you've received a call, text, or email from our office regarding drivers, please get back with us as soon as possible. Keeping household and driver information accurate helps us make sure your policies stay up to date.

💵 IMPORTANT OFFICE CHANGE – Effective November 1, 2026, Our new cash payment change policy takes effect November 1, 2026.

If you are making a cash payment, please bring an amount as close to the exact amount due as possible. Our office will not be able to provide more than $20 in change for any transaction.

Please plan accordingly when making cash payments at our office. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!

Auto Insurance 🚗 November brings holiday travel, busy highways, and increased deer activity across Alabama. Deer are especially active during the fall months, so stay alert on rural roads and during early morning and evening hours. Before heading out for Thanksgiving travels, make sure your vehicles and household drivers are up to date on your policy. Safe travels start with a little preparation!

Home Insurance 🏠 As temperatures begin to drop, now is a great time to prepare your home for winter. Check weatherstripping around doors and windows, clean gutters, inspect heating systems, and protect exposed outdoor pipes before freezing temperatures arrive. If you've made home improvements or purchased valuable items this year, let us know so we can review your coverage.

Life Insurance ❤️ November is a season of gratitude and family. As you gather with loved ones, take a moment to think about the people who depend on you. Life insurance can help provide financial protection for those who matter most. Whether you've experienced a major life change or simply haven't reviewed your coverage recently, our team is happy to help you explore your options.

On Fire (Quick Tip!) 🔥 Thanksgiving Cooking Safety! Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year for home cooking fires. Never leave cooking food unattended, keep towels and other flammable items away from the stove, and make sure your smoke alarms are working properly. If you're frying a turkey, always use the fryer outdoors, away from buildings and anything combustible. A few simple precautions can help keep your holiday celebration safe!

Renters Insurance 🏡 With holiday shopping underway, it's a good time to remember the value of your personal belongings. If you rent a home or apartment, your landlord's insurance generally covers the building—not your furniture, electronics, clothing, and other personal possessions. Renters insurance can help protect your belongings from certain covered losses. Ask our team how renters' coverage may fit your needs.

Holidays & Office Updates

🦅 November 1 – New Cash Change Policy Begins Please bring cash payments as close to the exact amount due as possible. Maximum change given per transaction: $20.

🗳️ November 3 – Election Day Make your voice heard and remember to vote!

🦅 November 11 – Veterans Day | Office Closed We are grateful for the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

🦃 November 25 – Thanksgiving Eve | Half-Day Office Closure Our office will close at 12:00 PM for the remainder of the day.

🍂 November 26 – Thanksgiving Day | Office Closed Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, good food, and time together.

🛍️ November 27 – Friday After Thanksgiving | Office Closed Our office will remain closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

❤️ November 28 – Small Business Saturday Remember to shop local and support the small businesses that make our Decatur community special!

As we enter the holiday season, we want to take a moment to say how grateful we are for the opportunity to serve you. Whether you have a question, need to make a policy change, or would like to schedule a coverage review, our team is always happy to help.

Thank you for choosing The Patrick Johnson Agency. We appreciate you, your families, and the community we're proud to call home. Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and wonderful November! 💙

Welcome to the Patrick Johnson State Farm Agent office in Decatur, Alabama, where we have been helping individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most since 2009! As a longtime resident of this vibrant city, I am passionate about helping protect my Good Neighbors in Morgan County and committed to providing exceptional service to meet all your insurance needs. We proudly serve areas like Hartselle, Priceville, Trinity, Falkville, Somerville, and other nearby communities in Alabama.

As your local State Farm Agent for over 16 years, I bring a deep understanding of the intricacies of insurance to help you with State Farm’s wide range of comprehensive insurance products. Whether you’re looking for Auto or Motorcycle Insurance coverage for your vehicles, Home or Renters Insurance for your most important belongings, Business Insurance for your small business venture, or Life Insurance to help safeguard your loved ones, my team and I can help. Whatever coverage you need, we will guide you through your options and help you get coverage that’s right for you, personalized according to your unique circumstances.

Beyond the walls of my office, I take pride in being actively involved in our local community and making a positive difference even when I’m not helping people with their insurance needs. I am actively involved with organizations like the Decatur Kiwanis Club and the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, and our office is proud to support over 30 local non-profits, schools, and organizations throughout the year! Whether volunteering at local charities or sponsoring local events, I am proud to play a part in helping our community thrive.

Outside of work and community service, I am an avid outdoorsman who loves hunting, fishing, playing golf, and spending time with my wife and two daughters. I believe in the importance of maintaining a lifestyle where work and personal life are well-balanced, allowing me to bring fresh energy every day to my role as your State Farm Agent.