Things You Can Do To Help Prevent a Claim

 By Art Johnson, CR, WLS

1. Keep gutters and outside drains clear of leaves and debris

2. Replace rubber washer hoses with steel braided ones

3. Never leave your washer or dishwasher running when you leave

4. Vacation? Have someone walk through your home daily

5. Going on vacation? Turn off your water supply

6. Fix leaking and dripping faucets immediately

7. Fix continuously running toilets

8. Shovel your walk ways right after or during a snow fall

9. Keep Christmas trees away from flammables

10. Do not overload circuits

11. Do not leave candles burning unattended

12. Monitor self cleaning ovens

13. Do not leave cooking oil unattended

14. Maintain a safe distance between the BBQ and the building exterior

15. Turn off outside faucets to prevent freezing

16. Do not store oily rags in your building