Keeping Your Home Safe While You’re Away
When preparing to leave for a vacation, it’s easy to overlook basic home safety precautions. To protect your residence while you’re away and enjoy a worry- free trip, keep in mind the following tips.
Preparing for a Vacation
There are a number of hazards that could affect your home while you’re away, including lightning, theft and flooding. In order to keep your property safe while you’re on vacation, consider the following:
- Unplug small appliances and electronic devices.
- Lock all windows and doors.
- Arrange to have your lawn mowed or snow shoveled while you’re away.
- Have a neighbour keep an eye on your home throughout your trip/
- Avoid leaving your house key outside your home, even if you think it’s in a safe place.
- Set timers on inside lights. Install a motion-activated sensor on outdoor floodlights.
- Consider turning off your home’s water.
- Avoid posting photos of your trip on social media until AFTER you return home.
- Raise the temperature on your thermostat or turn the system off completely. This ensures that you aren’t paying to cool your home while you are away.
Insurance Considerations
Taking the proper precautions before you go on vacation can make all the difference when it comes to preventing damage to your home. However, accidents can still occur, and it’s important to ensure you have adequate insurance coverage.
For more information on home insurance, contact one of our representatives at 800-668-1653 or visit http://www.stoneridgeinsurance.ca/get-a-quote here at StoneRidge to learn more or obtain a quote.
We’ve got you covered, and we guarantee Rock Solid Protection.
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