Property Safety Tips

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Preparing for Winter

•  Remove flammable materials from around your furnace

•  Clean your fireplace chimney

•  Check doors and windows for cracks or broken glass

•  Check Foundations for cracks

•  Install Fire Extinguishers and Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

•  Drain water pipes that are not in use

•  Assemble an

•  Make sure generators are working properly

•  Inspect roof for missing shingles and gutters and downspouts for blockages

•  Keep sidewalks and driveways shoveled and free from ice—use ice melt if necessary

• *If you have a seasonal home or leave for an extended period of time, consider purchasing a heat/freeze alarm. This may prevent a fire or frozen/ broken pipe claim from occurring.

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Preparing for Summer

•  Inspect your property for damage that may have occurred over the winter.  Pay close attention to roof, gutters and downspouts.

•  Fix any plumbing problems before they happen again next year.

•  Keep your lawn mower properly maintained and be sure to use all required safety guards to avoid flying debris.

•  Inspect bicycles for safety.  Be sure to make sure brakes are working and that helmets are worn!

•  Pool depths should be properly displayed. No diving into pools and ponds with unknown or shallow depths.

•  Be cautious around campfires. Please be sure to fully extinguish the fire when you are finished.

•  Use extreme caution when operating boats and jet-skis. Does everyone have a life jacket?

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