Protect Your House When on Vacation

Are you planning a Spring Break road trip or other future getaway? When preparing to leave for a vacation, it’s easy to overlook basic home safety precautions. There are a number of hazards that could affect your home while you’re away, including lightning, theft, and flooding.

Home Safety Tips

In order to keep your property safe while you’re on vacation, consider the following:

• Unplug small appliances and electronic devices.
• Stop the newspaper and mail. To do this online, visit the U.S. Postal Service’s website.
• Lock all windows and doors.
• Arrange to have your lawn mowed or snow shoveled while you’re away.
• Have a neighbor keep an eye on your home throughout your trip.
• Remove any house keys you keep outside your home, even if you think they’re 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.
• Program your thermostat or turn the system off completely. This ensures that you aren’t paying to cool or heat your home while you’re away.

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. Contact KCCU Insurance Agency to discuss what kind of home owners insurance is appropriate for you.

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