WEATHER ALERT- Avoid Winter Storm Home Insurance Claims this Weekend

Stay Safe in the Storm!

A severe weather alert was posted for the Midwest and the Northeast this weekend. Snow fall in these areas is going to be between 4 and 12 inches so homeowners should be taking the precautions necessary to stay safe during this time.

Here are a few of our tips to avoid the most common winter storm home insurance claims:

1- Before the storm, remove any dead tree branches that pose a threat to your home, a neighbors home, fences or sheds. Ice build-up can take down even live healthy branches so it’s a good idea to clear out the dead branches which are most likely to fall in a storm.

2- Shovel the snow off of any pathways and/or steps that lead to your front door or mailbox to reduce the chance of slippery falls.

3- If you plan on lighting a fire in your fireplace, make sure to take caution like keeping flammable objects/materials away from the open flame and never leaving the fire unattended.

4- If you are having company this weekend during the storm, be sure to de-ice your front steps which could pose a threat for friends/family coming or going in the snow.

5- In the event that you loose power and have to use candles and/or lanterns- make sure to practice caution and never leave an open flame unattended.

For more information, read our full article on Preparing Your Home for Winter Months. Stay Safe! From HomeInsurance.com