Call Us 614-878-0240 ☰ ˟
  • Home
  • Get A Quote
    • Automobile
    • Business & CommercialImage of right arrow
      • Commercial Auto Insurance Quote
      • General Liability Quote Form
      • Business Owners (BOP) Quote Form
    • Farm
    • Homeowners
    • Life
    • Motorcycle
    • Recreational Vehicle
    • Renters
    • Watercraft & Boat
  • Claims
    • Automobile
    • Business & Commercial
    • Homeowners
    • Motorcycle
  • Blog
  • Make a Payment
  • Resources
    • Secure File Area
    • Refer a Friend
    • Important Links
    • Calculators
    • Free Reports
    • Insurance Glossary
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • About Us
    • About Gilles Smith Purdum Insurance Agency, LLC
    • Location Map
    • Employee Directory
    • Partners
    • Customer Testimonials
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Join Our Newsletter
Logo
Business
Auto
Home
Life
Home > Blog > Taking a spring break? Keep your home safe while you’re away!
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2015

Taking a spring break? Keep your home safe while you’re away!




For many, the winter months are a welcome time to escape the short days and chilly temperatures by heading on vacation. And is there a better way to celebrate the end of winter than to take a spring break?

 

Whether you’re going to hang out in Delaware, Ohio or bask on a sunny, white-sand beach in the Caribbean or hit the slopes for some skiing or snowboarding, you have to take precautions to ensure your home stays safe while you’re away. After all, what could be worse than returning from a relaxing break or an active adventure to find a disaster has occurred, such as a break-in, or water or fire damage? 

To ensure your vacation doesn’t end in tragedy, follow these tips before you go. 

Ø  Check for any leaks and fix them. For example, ensure your refrigerator ice maker is not leaking!

Ø  Set your heater at approximately 50 degrees to ensure pipes and appliances don’t freeze. But if you have pets and they are going to be in the house, set it closer to 72 degrees.

Ø  If you have pets, make arrangements for their comfort and safety: either board them or have a friend come over daily to care for them.

Ø  Turn furnace and hot water heaters down.

Ø  Unplug all appliances, such as coffee makers, toasters and exercise equipment.

Ø  Leave a light or two on so the house doesn’t appear deserted at night.

Ø  Lower blinds and close curtains so that passers-by can’t view your valuables.

Ø  Leave a key with a trusted friend or neighbor so they can enter the home in case of emergency.

Ø  Have a friend or neighbor bring in newspapers and mail or cancel delivery for both during  the time when you’ll be away.

 

If you have the opportunity to get away this spring break, we wish you happy trails, and hope you come home to a safe and welcoming home!

 

Contact Us! 

At Gilles Insurance Agency we can work with you to make sure you've got the coverage you need, while at the same time using all possible credits and discounts to make that coverage affordable. Just give us a call at 740-990-7107 or send us a note at kim.gilles@gillesinsurance.com.  We want to help you meet your goals, and make sure what's important to you is protected! 

 

Content provided by Safeco Insurance

Posted 5:36 PM

Tags: spring break, homeowners insurance, home safety, home security
Share |


No Comments


Post a Comment
Required
Required (Not Displayed)
Required


All comments are moderated and stripped of HTML.

NOTICE: This blog and website are made available by the publisher for educational and informational purposes only. It is not be used as a substitute for competent insurance, legal, or tax advice from a licensed professional in your state. By using this blog site you understand that there is no broker client relationship between you and the blog and website publisher.
Blog Archive
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013

  • auto insurance(30)
  • homeowners insurance(28)
  • insurance(12)
  • life insurance(12)
  • renters insurance(10)
  • car insurance(9)
  • home insurance(9)
  • business insurance(6)
  • commercial insurance(5)
  • liability insurance(5)
  • back to school(4)
  • boat insurance(4)
  • covid-19(3)
  • college students(3)
  • graduation safety(3)
  • insurance discounts(3)
  • 4th of july(3)
  • delaware ohio insurance(3)
  • insurance coverage(3)
  • gilles insurance(3)
  • auto liability(2)
  • commercial auto insurance(2)
  • holidays(2)
  • prom safety(2)
  • auto safety(2)
  • grange(2)
  • life(2)
  • tire safety(2)
  • classic car insurance(2)
  • distracted driving(2)
  • boat safety(2)
  • teen drivers(2)
  • whole life insurance(2)
  • bodily injury(2)
  • insurance review(2)
  • homeowners quote(2)
  • bop(2)
  • coronavirus(2)
  • motorcycle quote(2)
  • gsp insurance(2)
  • gilles smith purdum(2)
  • christmas(2)
  • delaware ohio(2)
  • gilles insurance agency(2)
  • motorcycle insurance(2)
  • columbus ohio(2)
  • night driving(2)
  • home safety(2)
  • id theft(2)
  • property damage(2)

View Mobile Version
Carrier
Carrier
Carrier
Carrier
Carrier
Carrier
Carrier
Carrier
Carrier
Mission Statement Gilles Smith Purdum Insurance Agency’s mission is to help past, current, and future clients to better understand the purpose of insurance by educating them about their financial risks and how to protect themselves by minimizing those risks. To help them understand concepts and empower them to make educated choices regarding their coverage and policies and to help guide them during the decision-making process. We strive to provide our clients with the best service, coverage, and competitive prices by partnering with insurance carriers that share our vision of a truly consultative approach to being an Insurance Agent.

333 Norton Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43228

Ph: 614-878-0240
Fx: 614-878-8445
E: info@gsp-insurance.com


Social Social Social Social
Grove City Chamber of Commerce Social Social

Ohio Insurance Agents Trusted Choice AmSpirit Business Connections

 

 

Home Get A Quote Claims Blog Make a Payment About Us Meet Us Contact Us Instructional Videos

Powered by Insurance Website Builder