Gifford-Heiden Insurance

10/16/2026

Do you know how to turn off the gas, electricity and water in your home? It’s more important than ever to be ready to respond to natural disasters. Follow these 8 disaster preparedness tips to be ready for anything. Learn more.

10/16/2026

📢 JUST A REMINDER FOR OUR CLIENTS!

Managing your insurance is now easier! 🖥️

Customers can access our new client portal to:

📄 View policy documents
📋 Access certificates
📝 Submit change requests

Ready to get started? Contact our office and we’ll help you get set up!

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10/14/2026

Creating an emergency survival kit can ready you for when disaster strikes. Use Travelers emergency survival kit list to create yours.

10/14/2026

We now have PROGRESSIVE Business Owners/Commercial Liability!

Getting the insurance coverages your business needs is easy!

Contact me today and protect your small business with a brand you know you can trust.

10/12/2026

If your possessions are lost or damaged in a storm, it may be difficult to remember all of your belongings. Having a current inventory of your possessions, including make and model numbers, may help you recover faster after a loss. – Learn more.

10/12/2026

🎃🐾 Don’t Let a Halloween Fright Become an Insurance Surprise! 👻

Our pets are family—but even the sweetest, most well-trained pet can unexpectedly cause an injury or damage to someone else’s property.

🏠 Did you know? Homeowners and rental property policies may have animal liability exclusions or limitations. If you own a rental property where a tenant keeps a pet, there could also be liability exposure you may not realize you have.

🦴 This October, give your coverage a quick check!

✔️ Review animal-related exclusions or limitations
✔️ Make sure your pet is properly supervised
✔️ If you own a rental property, consider whether tenants have pets
✔️ Ask us about available coverage options

🎃 Don’t let a little “BOO!” turn into a big surprise.

Give our office a call—we’re happy to review your coverage and help you understand your options!

10/09/2026

Answers:

1. B.
Test your smoke detectors once a month and replace them every 10 years. Replace the batteries every six months or whenever the alarm chirps as a low-battery warning. NPFA research shows your risk of dying in a house fire is 60% lower if you have working smoke detectors.

2. A.
Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep:
1. Step 1. Pull the pin. The pin prevents accidental discharge when the extinguisher is not in use. Pulling it will enable you to discharge the extinguishing agent to put out a fire.
2. Step 2. Aim the fire extinguisher at the base of the fire. If you aim at the flames, the extinguishing agent will travel through the flames and do nothing.
3. Step 3. Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent. (If the handle doesn’t compress, you probably forgot to pull the pin in Step 1.)
4. Step 4. Sweep the extinguisher from side to side until the fire is out. Pause and watch to make sure the fire is completely extinguished before you walk away. Embers can hide and reignite if they're not fully saturated.

3. A.
The U.S. Fire Administration recommends identifying two ways out of every room in your fire escape plan.

4. A.
Cooking is the No. 1 cause of house fires and related injuries, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Candles rank as the second-leading cause of bedroom fires and the fifth leading cause of living room fires. Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher in the kitchen.

10/07/2026

Need a business auto quote? Call us today!

10/06/2026

Trees can beautify your property, but during storms, they can become a risk. Inspect for dead or broken limbs, watch for leaning trunks, and keep trees healthy with pruning, watering, and pest control. Taking care of your trees can help protect your home and family during severe weather.

Trees can beautify your property, but during storms, they can become a risk. Inspect for dead or broken limbs, watch for leaning trunks, and keep trees healthy with pruning, watering, and pest control. Taking care of your trees can help protect your home and family during severe weather. #...

10/05/2026

Are tree branches on your property too close to power lines or hanging over your house? Fall is a good time to trim overgrown branches before they damage your home or become a safety hazard. Learn more.