Wishing You a Safe Holiday Season from ISU-Wissink Insurance

Happy holidays from our family to yours.Wishing You a Safe Holiday Season from ISU-Wissink Insurance

With the holidays nearly upon us, we at ISU-Wissink Insurance would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our loyal clients a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. As an experienced insurance provider, we are aware that the holiday season introduces some unique risks. This is why we encourage you to try out these safety suggestions to protect the people and things you love most.

Fire Safety

  • Do not leave your oven or stove unattended while they are in use.
  • Remove flammable items from around your stove and oven. Make sure you keep a fire extinguisher in your kitchen for cooking fire emergencies.
  • Do not use real candles to decorate your home. Use electric candles or other flameless alternatives to reduce your fire risk.
  • Before hanging up decorative lights, inspect them for broken bulbs, frayed cords, or exposed wires. Discard any damaged lights as they increase your fire risk.
  • Do not plug more than three strings of lights into a single outlet or extension cord. Overloading a plug could cause it to overheat and spark a fire.

Home Security Safety

  • If you are leaving for the holidays, keep your plans under wraps. You do not want many people to know that your home will be uninhabited, as this increases the chance of your home being targeted for a robbery.
  • Hire a house sitter or ask a friend to collect your mail and keep an eye on your home while you are away. A human presence at your home will keep criminals away.
  • If you are particularly worried about a break-in, invest in a good home security system.

Traveling Safety                                                         

  • Before you set out on your holiday road trip, make sure to have your car professionally serviced. This will reduce your chances of breaking down in the middle of your journey.
  • Check to see which weather conditions you will encounter on your drive and prepare your car accordingly. For instance, if rain is expected, make sure your car has new tires, heavy-duty windshield wipers, and freshly cleaned headlights.
  • Pack an emergency car kit. Your kit should include things like basic tools, first aid supplies, food, water, emergency money, and other useful supplies in the event that you break down and get stranded.

Keep these tips in mind to help yourself and your loved ones stay safe this holiday season.  Want another way to stay safe this winter?  Make sure you have the right personal insurance protections in place.  For assistance with all your coverage needs, contact us at ISU-Wissink Insurance to get started today.