02/02/2023
Every February, we get extreme cold snaps, which can lead to disastrous home insurance claims. Make sure your home is winter ready by following these tips:
• Keep your house heated to a minimum of 65 degrees.
• Check the location for the main water shutoff in your home. And refresh your memory on—or learn—how it works, in case you have to use it.
• Open hot and cold faucets enough to let them drip slowly.
• Check that fireplaces, wood stoves and electric heaters are working properly.
• Ask a neighbor to check the house regularly any time you're away. Now, this last one may seem obvious. However, most claims I've been notified of during these cold spells are a result of the homeowner traveling for an extended period of time. Please be sure to have someone keep an eye on your home!
Check out this link to get more information on cold weather preparedness: https://www.iii.org/article/tips-surviving-severe-cold-weather =AmQUIruH1HaPyvPQymsYENDubJVKTpaobs9h1HpNps4
Insurance Information Institute Mich Chou
Much of North America experiences periods of severely cold weather and is susceptible to snow and ice storms—extreme conditions that can inflict considerable damage on homes and create liability risks. Standard homeowners policies will cover most disasters that result from a freeze—but when the ...
