Holiday Safety Tips From Strive Insurance

A Texas Personal Insurance Update
November is here and that means the holiday season has started.  Over the next number of weeks, holiday activities will consume much of our time.  This is also the season when homeowners have insurance claims for fire, burglary, theft from vehicles, and even auto accidents.
Now may be the best time to have us review your personal insurance in order to make sure you have the individual coverage you need.

Shopping Safety Tips

• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• Put your shopping bags in your trunk.
• NEVER leave car doors unlocked or windows open.
• ALWAYS park in lighted areas. Do NOT park in remote areas.
• Shop with a friend.
• Keep receipts in your wallet or purse.
• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
• As you return to your car, make sure to keep your car key in your hand.
• If you make expensive purchases, like jewelry or guns, call our office, as we may need to add these to your policy.

Christmas Tree Safety (provided by the NFPA)

• Make sure the tree is at least four feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.
• Make sure the tree is not blocking any exit or door.
• Add water to the tree stand daily.
• Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.
• Only used approved lights.
• Connect no more than three strands of mini string sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs
• Replace any string of lights that has worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections.

Home Safety Tips

If you are planning a vacation during the holiday, here are few ideas to consider:

• Get a security system.
• Trim landscaping that is too close to your house.
• Don’t advertise your vacation on social media.
• Cancel mail and other deliveries.
• Leave lights on when gone.
• Have a neighbor check on your home.
• Always lock your garden sheds and garages.
• Use a variable light timer to activate lights inside your home.
• Lock all doors and windows.
• While you are gone, arrange for your lawn to be mowed.
• Have adequate exterior lighting.

As our name implies, we strive to make your insurance experience positive. We understand you have many options when it comes to getting personal insurance, so we are going to strive to give you first class customer service you deserve.

Strive Insurance Group, Inc. is a full-service independent insurance agency that has been serving the insurance needs of the Dallas area since 1984 (formerly Gordon Lund Insurance). Don't worry, nothing has changed, but our name. In addition to having a presence in the Dallas and North Texas area, we have also expanded to Austin and Central Texas with agent representation and the same professional service.