Category: Home Fires

5 Valuable Tips To Prevent Winter Home Fires

1/25/2024

Winter brings its own set of challenges, and one crucial aspect is safeguarding your home from potential fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, house fires occur more frequently in the winter than any other time of year.

Do you know the top causes of house fires? Read on to find out, including 5 valuable tips to prevent them:

Take These 4 Steps Before Filing a Winter Home Insurance Claim

12/21/2023

Happy first day of winter!

With cold weather's entrance to our southern states comes an increased incidence of home insurance claims from things like:

house fires
frozen pipes
fallen trees and limbs

If you experience some type of winter damage, take the following immediate steps:

Are You Taking These Fire Safety Measures During The Christmas Season?

11/29/2023

Now that the Christmas season is in full swing, here are some sobering facts to keep in mind:

Unattended cooking fires are a leading cause of house fires in the US
Christmas tree fires contribute to millions in property damage each year.
Candles cause an average of 23,600 fires in homes each year.

Here are some safety tips to remember so you can enjoy the holidays instead of spending your time dealing with an unexpected home insurance claim:

Minimize Thanksgiving Homeowners Insurance Claims By Doing These 5 Simple Things

11/16/2023

With Thanksgiving fast approaching here are 5 important reminders to minimize potential home insurance claims:

Thanksgiving Day is the leading day for home cooking fires. Remember not to put out cooking fires with water, but with items like baking soda, a fire extinguisher, or fire blanket.
Candles add warmth to the ambience, but they also add a hazard to the setting. Place them so people don't have to reach over them, aren't too close to foot traffic, and are out of reach of children and pets.
Check smoke detectors to confirm they are working correctly.
If you'll be away from your home, increase its security by using an internal security system, lights on timers inside, motion lights and cameras outside, and doorbell cameras.
Ask a trusted neighbor to keep an eye on your home and collect mail/packages and have local law enforcement patrol your property, if that service is available in your area.

Haven't looked at your homeowners insurance policy lately? Ensure you have enough coverage BEFORE the upcoming holiday season. Call me at 706-726-1446 for a comprehensive review.

When Was Your Chimney Last Inspected and Cleaned?

10/17/2023

With the temps feeling like fall, it's almost time to fire up your wood-burning fireplace for the first time this season.

Do you remember when it was last inspected and cleaned?

If chimneys aren't properly maintained, they build up creosote that can catch on fire and can escalate into an all-out house fire very quickly.

Chimney fires are largely preventable with ...

WHich Insurance Claims Are More Common During the Fall And Early Winter?

10/10/2023

The temperatures are cooling down, and fall has finally arrived.

Did you know there are certain types of insurance claims that are more prevalent during the fall and early winter seasons?

Here are the top ones:

What Insurance Claims Are More common During the Fall?

9/21/2023

Happy Fall!

Oops, I'm a few days early but Fall IS coming, and did you know there are certain types of insurance claims that are more prevalent during the fall and early winter seasons?

December + January Peak Months for house Fires

1/12/2023

Did you know December and January are the peak months for house fires in the US?

According to the National Fire Protection Association , COOKING EQUIPMENT is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries, with a reported $1.3 billion annually in property damage.

Here are 5 fire safety tips for cooking to help you avoid unexpected claims for house damage:

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