We wish you all a meaningful and fun holiday season. At the same time, we know that many of our clients face additional risks when they decide to travel or stay home for the holidays. Just a few precautions can prevent a lot of stress and possible financial losses.
Travel and Home Safety Tips for the Holidays
We’d like to offer you a few home safety tips that will help you enjoy the holidays without having to regret any bad experiences:
Fire Safety
Sadly, the holiday season is also the home-fire season, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Cooking, electric lights, drying Christmas trees, and candles pose the main risks. You might take a moment to browse some holiday fire-safety tips to make sure that you’re managing these risks well.
Keep Your Home Safe When Traveling
If you plan to travel to visit friends and relatives, you might consider a few suggestions to keep your home safe while you’re away:
- If you’ve decorated your home for the holidays, unplug decorative electric lights when you’re gone.
- Don’t post travel plans on social media because burglars scout these platforms to find unoccupied homes.
- If you haven’t already, this is a good time to invest in a home security system that can automatically call for help in case of a fire, intruder, or other hazard.
- If you live where there is any potential for a hard freeze, you might consider insulating vulnerable pipes or even keeping a few faucets dripping while you’re gone.
Get Travel Ready
The beginning of winter usually signals the time to have your car serviced. Your mechanic might suggest a check-up for your tires, windshield wipers, battery, and antifreeze. Some folks say it’s also a good idea to wax and buff headlights and taillights. Consider packing an emergency kit with an insulated blanket inside the vehicle.
If you plan to fly, you should also plan to get to the airport with plenty of time to spare. Other holiday travelers and winter roads can slow you down, and you won’t want to miss your flight.
In either case, you should make sure your phones have a strong charge before you leave home. You can also buy a handy power source for a few dollars at any department or discount store. These slim batteries fit in your pocket, purse, or keychain, and they can give you an extra charge or two in case you need it.
We Can Offer You More Peace of Mind During the Hectic Holiday Season
You can do a lot to manage risks during the holiday season; however, nobody can anticipate everything. Contact us at Overbay Insurance to make certain that you have updated your home and auto policies. If you need new coverage, we can also look for competitive rates that may help give you even more peace of mind with lower bills next year.
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