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09/30/2026

After-school activities can be a rush of spending time with friends, attending clubs or sports, and students making their way home. Reviewing a few key safety tips before your students leave school can help keep them safe and everyone on the same page.

🔵Set up a check-in routine, so your children contact you as soon as they arrive home. A family locator app or a GPS tracker on their backpack can also give you real-time peace of mind on their route home.

🔵If your child will be home alone, establish clear rules about locking the door, who is allowed to visit, and what to do if someone unexpected shows up.

🔵Talk through internet safety with your child, reminding them never to share personal information, including their name, address, or school, with anyone online.

🔵Make sure your child knows what to do in an emergency. That means knowing where to shelter during severe weather, where to meet outside in the event of a fire, and who to call if they need immediate help.

🔵If your child walks or bikes home, review the route together and make sure they know to avoid shortcuts through unfamiliar or secluded areas and to never accept a ride from someone they do not know.

We hope you find these after-school safety tips helpful for you and your student this school year.

As a reminder, if you need anything this school year, do not hesitate to reach out to our team. We are here to support you.

09/17/2026

If you’ve ever loaned your car to a friend or borrowed someone else’s vehicle, you may have wondered what happens if an accident occurs. Would the vehicle owner’s insurance apply — or would the driver’s policy take over?

In most situations, auto insurance follows the vehicle first, not the driver. That means the car's policy is usually the primary source of coverage in the event of an accident. However, that’s not always the case. Swipe for some key details about when the vehicle owner’s policy kicks in and when the driver’s policy is used.

If you’re ever unsure how your coverage applies, want to double-check your policy, or layer on additional auto coverages, we’re always happy to take a look with you. Feel free to give our team a call. We are here to be a resource for you.

09/15/2026

Theft prevention is top of mind for many homeowners. Not only can it be deeply unsettling for your space to be invaded, but burglary can also represent significant financial losses for homeowners.

The good news is that a few simple prevention tips can go a long way toward protecting your home. Swipe for more.

While these tips can help deter burglars, they cannot fully prevent theft or mitigate the effects of a home invasion. That’s why it can also be crucial to ensure your homeowners insurance not only includes theft coverage, but that the coverage fully protects your home and belongings.

That said, if you have questions about your homeowners coverage and how it can help protect you in the event of theft, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We are here to help you.

09/10/2026

Back-to-school season presents a good opportunity to ensure your kids are equipped with the habits and knowledge to stay safe throughout the school day. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind:

🔵Make sure your children know their full names, your phone number, home addresses, and how to reach a trusted adult. A laminated safety card kept in their backpack with this info, plus any medical conditions, can be a good addition.

🔵Teach and reinforce proper hand-washing, and remind them not to share food or drink. These simple habits go a long way toward keeping illnesses from spreading through the classroom.

🔵A backpack should weigh no more than 15% of your child's body weight, and both straps should always be used to evenly distribute the load on your child’s back. An overstuffed bag can cause real strain over time.

🔵Talk with your child about bullying — how to recognize it, how to report it, and who their designated trusted adult at school is if they ever feel unsafe or need help.

🔵 Avoid putting your child's first name on the outside of backpacks or lunch boxes; initials or names on the inside are a safer option for labeling belongings.

At-school safety is a collective effort, and taking precautions for your students can help keep students across your community safe.

As always, if you have questions or other needs this school year, give us a call. We are here for you.

09/07/2026

Labor Day is all about celebrating the workforce, and the best way to honor hard work is to take a real break from it. So to celebrate, our team is fully committing to the cause by penciling some cat naps into our schedules this weekend.

A quick heads-up: The office is closed on Monday, September 7th. We will be back on Tuesday, September 8th — recharged, refreshed, and ready to get to work.

We hope you have a long weekend full of good food, good company, and zero emails!

09/04/2026

With Fall Prevention Awareness Month underway, this is a good opportunity for businesses to revisit workplace safety practices and identify potential slip, trip, and fall hazards.

Encouragingly, many of these accidents can be prevented through proactive planning, regular maintenance, and awareness. Swipe through to learn more.

As always, if there is ever anything we can help with, do not hesitate to reach out. We are here for you.

09/01/2026

Before your kids head out the door, make sure they know how to get to school safely, no matter how they are getting there. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

🔵Walking to school? Stick to sidewalks, cross only at crosswalks, make eye contact with drivers before stepping into the street, and always walk in a group when possible.

🔵Riding a bike? A properly fitted helmet is non-negotiable. Remind students to ride on the right side of the road with traffic, come to a complete stop before crossing, and choose a route with minimal intersections and light traffic.

🔵Taking the bus? Students should stand at least 6 feet back from the curb when waiting for a bus, wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before boarding, and never walk behind or in front of a bus without making eye contact with the driver first.

🔵Getting dropped off? If you drive your child to school, obey school zone speed limits, follow your school's drop-off procedure, and never pass a bus that is loading or unloading children.

🔵Teen drivers? Review the basics of safe driving. This includes, but is not limited to, having all passengers wear seatbelts, putting devices away while driving, and driving the speed limit.

We hope you find these tips helpful as students transition back to school. As always, if you have any needs or questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our team. We are happy to help.

08/27/2026

Did you know homeowners insurance is about more than protecting the structure itself? Coverage may also help protect personal belongings, liability exposure, and other parts of daily life connected to the home.

As households change over time, it’s important to make sure coverage keeps pace, too.

A quick review can help confirm everything is still aligned. We’re here to help: mckenziesmith.com or 707-778-9200.

08/25/2026

For all of us living and working in California, we know wildfire season is year round... and ensuring that you and your family are prepared is a crucial step. Beyond memorizing evacuation routes and packing a go-bag, reviewing your homeowners and auto insurance policies can be a key step to help prepare in case the worst were to happen.

That said, it’s a good idea to confirm that your homeowners or renters policy covers fire, smoke, and ash damage, and check your auto policy if you want coverage for your vehicle as well, since that typically falls under a comprehensive auto policy rather than homeowners coverage.

Additionally, look at your additional living expenses limits and ask yourself honestly whether they would cover your costs if you were displaced for several weeks or longer.

If you have questions about your current coverage, or you need someone to help you walk through common wildfire risk scenarios, reach out to us! We're here to help protect your property - home, rentals, business....

08/22/2026

Heading out of town this summer? A few simple steps can help protect your home while you’re away:

• Lock every entry point, including side doors, garage entrances, gates, and first-floor windows.
• If you’ll be gone for more than a few days, consider shutting off the main water valve—or at least the supply lines to appliances.
• Put indoor and porch lights on timers to give your home a lived-in look.
• Ask a trusted neighbor to keep an eye on things, collect packages, and bring in trash bins.
• Hold your mail and arrange for packages to be collected.
• Unplug non-essential appliances, chargers, and hair tools.

You may also qualify for a homeowners insurance discount with a centrally monitored security system. Give us a call to discuss your options and see whether you could save on your annual premium.

Safe travels! We’re always happy to provide a complimentary coverage review for added peace of mind.

Address

1341 N McDowell Boulevard Suite A
Petaluma, CA
94954

Telephone

+17077789200

Website

http://www.mckenziesmith.com/

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