Suzanne Aral-Boutros Agency, Inc.

09/06/2021

Thank you to my family for an amazing surprise party to celebrate my retirement! I love my life size Bitmoji!

08/31/2021

Today is a bittersweet day. It’s been my pleasure to serve the Gold Coast of Long Island for 33 years. I will very much miss the office, my team, and all of you whom I had the pleasure of meeting and becoming close with over the last 3+ decades. I look forward to this new chapter and I wish each and every one of you the absolute best.

Thank you for your support!
Your Suzanne, signing off!

08/28/2021

Well, as I find myself preparing to pack up, I thought I’d offer a helpful guide concerning .

Most people don't know it, but homeowners/renters insurance doesn’t typically cover loss/damage to items in-transit, particularly important if you’re hiring movers!

Check out this incredibly helpful information sheet regarding moving coverage and see if it’s right for you! https://tinyurl.com/movinginsandouts

08/26/2021

My last day will be Aug. 31 and I'd like to take this time to field questions. Rest assured, your policies, information, and accounts will be securely and smoothly transitioned to my fellow agents, who will contact you regarding the changeover. If you have questions, I encourage you to give us a call during office hours and my team and I will be happy to answer. Thank you all for 33 years!

- Your Suzanne

08/23/2021

Well, it’s official. After 33 years serving the Gold Coast of , your Suzanne is calling it a career at the end of this month.

I’ll still have a few more great posts for you between now and then, I’m also taking new hobby suggestions.

So stay tuned— we’re not done yet!

08/21/2021

Hurricane Henri is on its way. Follow the tips below to make sure you're prepared for the storm!
▪️Board up windows and glass doors with shutters or plywood to minimize damage from broken glass, in case of high winds.
▪️Move your car into the garage or some other place where it will be sheltered. If you don't have a garage, move it to higher ground, in case of flooding. Don’t forget to prepare your RV if a hurricane is headed your way.
▪️Bring outdoor furniture and potted plants inside. Anything that can be picked up by the wind and subsequently blown against your home should be secured ahead of time.
▪️Store your gas grill safely indoors and shut off the propane tank.
▪️Turn off the circuit breaker to your outdoor pool and remove the motor to prevent damage.
▪️Prune branches that might break off during the storm and either hurt someone or cause damage to your home or vehicle.
▪️Prepare your boat by tying down anything that can’t be removed such as tillers, wheels and booms. Use at least two anchors to anchor the boat down if the boat stays in the water.
▪️Rent or purchase an emergency generator, if feasible. A powerful storm can knock out power to your home for days, even weeks. With a generator, you can continue running your refrigerator and keep some lights on.

08/19/2021

It's almost already! Did you know riding in a bus is 70% SAFER than in a car? Let's make sure our little ones get safely on and off that bus as well.

Always slow down when bus lights are flashing yellow, which indicates it's about to stop. NEVER pass a bus with the "Stop" sign extended. Wait. Being a minute or two later to a destination isn't worth the potential life-changing consequences for a child or you.

Here are some more tips for parents and kids AT the bus stop, from your Suzanne!

https://www.statefarm.com/simple-insights/family/school-bus-safety

08/19/2021

Celebrating my retirement with “the girls” !

08/16/2021

Don’t end up a lobster like me! It only takes the sun 15 minutes to permanently damage your skin, which can lead to skin cancer.

So remember my “20 & 2” rule: Apply sunscreen 20 minutes BEFORE going outside, and every 2 hours AFTER every application, sweating, or swimming.

Take this seriously! 1 in 5 Americans will have in their lives.

Follow your Suzanne for more summer tips.

07/14/2021

What happens if you’re stuck with a dead battery? There is one correct way to safely jump start your car, without damaging the vehicles or jeopardizing your own safety.

See below for your Suzanne’s definitive step-by-step guide for jump starting a dead battery properly, and for a handy infographic that you can save to reference, or share with family and friends, see here: tinyurl.com/suzannejump

1. Preparation
Don’t attempt to use jumper cables if either vehicle has an electronic ignition system or is an alternatively fueled vehicle as this may damage the car.
Pull the working vehicle close to, but not touching, the stalled one.
Turn off ignitions in both cars.
Put both vehicles in park or neutral.
Engage emergency parking brakes.
Pop hoods.
Put on safety glasses.
Remove any terminal covers.
Wipe or wire-brush dirty terminals.
Don’t jump a leaky or frozen battery.
Don’t let cable clamps touch.
Don’t reverse the polarity (connecting positive + to negative -) or damage may occur.

2. Attach jumper cables
Grab the clean, corrosion-free jumper cables you keep in your vehicle or ask a fellow motorist for a pair.
Begin at the dead battery. Attach a red clamp to the positive + terminal.
Next, move to the working battery. Attach the other red clamp to the positive + terminal.
Attach the black clamp to the negative - terminal.
Attach the last black clamp to an unpainted metal surface on the stalled car, preferably the engine block, cylinder head or other chassis ground.
Start the working vehicle and let the engine run a few minutes.
Try to start the dead vehicle.

3. Remove cables
While the engine is running:
Disconnect the black clamp first, then disconnect the red.
Don't let the clamps touch each other while any cables are still connected to the cars.
DO NOT shut the engine off. Let it run for 15 minutes to recharge the battery.

4. Battery still dead?
Recheck the clamp connections.
Run the working vehicle again.
Try to start it again.

If that still doesn’t work, that’s where our Emergency Road Service coverage comes in handy!

07/10/2021

Did you know? State Farm was the first insurer licensed and permitted by the FAA to use drones to evaluate claims, inspect roof damage, and survey natural disaster areas?

We're leading the path into the future! Follow your Suzanne for more nifty tidbits!

07/04/2021

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