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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Home Safety While Away for the Holidays

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Make home safety a priority while you’re away for the Holidays

 

The holidays can be a great time to get out of town to visit family you rarely get to see, hit the slopes or flee to the beach. Regardless of how you spend your time away, you need to ensure your house stays safe while you’re gone. 

 

A house left empty can be an opportunity for burglars, so before you pack your bags, prepare to protect the stuff that’s staying at home.   

At GSP Insurance, we want to make it a little easier for you to get out of town with peace of mind and return to everything you left behind, so here are some pointers for prepping your home before you travel.

Lock it up. Check and double-check that you have locked all the doors and windows.

Turn on your alarm system. If you have an alarm system make sure you turn it on when you head out on vacation. P.S. Did you know most companies will give you a discount on your home insurance just for having an alarm system? Give us a call to make sure you are getting that discount!

Check under the mat. If you store an extra key outside your house, remove it.  Instead, give the key to a trusted friend or neighbor in case someone needs to enter in an emergency.

Communicate. Inform a friend or neighbor that you will be away. Ask them to keep an eye on the house, and give them a way to reach you to report any suspicious activity. But don’t communicate your absence on social media!

Forego deliveries. Make sure to stop delivery of packages, mail, newspapers, and anything else that could pile up on your porch. Ask your trusted friend or neighbor to pick these items up every other day.

Remove temptations. Do not leave wrapped gifts or expensive electronics visible through windows and doors.

Don't post your trip to social media. Wait to post all your pictures and exciting adventures till you are back home! Every year criminals use social media to find their targets. 

It's Cold. It's winter and your home could be at risk of having frozen pipes. Keeping your heat at 55 degrees should keep your pipes from freezing and causing damage while you are away. 

From Gilles Smith Purdum Insurance, we wish you, your family (and your home and belongings) a very safe and joyous holiday!

 

 

INSURANCE SIDEBAR:

If you are the victim of a theft this holiday season, your homeowners and umbrella policies may offer protection. To know for sure, review your insurance policies with us at Gilles Smith Purdum Insurance Agency.  Give us a call at 614-878-0240 to set an appointment to go over your policies. 

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