We recommend taking the following preventative measures to keep your home and personal belongings safe: Keep your home well-lit. Mount exterior lights in your yard or on your house so that they are out of reach of would-be burglars. Put indoor lights on a timer. Make it time-consuming to break into your home. Dead-bolt window…
Summer is well underway, and with the warm weather comes fun in swimming pools! Before you allow children and families to swim in the pool in your backyard, please take these pool safety tips into consideration. General Pool Safety Enclose with a 4 foot fence around all 4 sides. Enclose your pool or spa area…
It’s summer! That means it’s time to break out your boat, jet ski, RV, and ATV, and head up to the mountains or the lake and have some fun!! Before the fun starts though, you should make sure that you have adequate coverage for all of your favorite toys. If you are concerned that you…
Even a small leak can become a major problem, so knowing what you’re covered for and how to prevent water damage are equally important. The below tips should help uncover any potential water problems down the road and keep your property dry. Check appliance hoses. Standard hoses are not as durable as they used to…
We admit it: As insurance pros, our picture of winter isn’t exactly cozy. Winter storms mean traffic snarls, hillsides turning to sheets of ice, and cars sliding around like hockey pucks. Cold temperatures can cause pipes to burst, frost swells and other damage. Heating your home with fireplaces and holiday lighting can increase the risk…
If you live in a rental home or apartment, chances are you don’t have the proper insurance. Despite the fact that rented homes are more likely to be burglarized than owner-occupied properties, nearly 60 percent of renters don’t have a renters policy. Why does it matter? “If you rent a house or apartment and think…
The scene of a car accident can be scary and stressful, but if you know exactly what to do the whole process can go a lot more smoothly. Here are a few things to keep in mind: – If you are not at fault in an accident it is not necessary for you to get…
7 Tips to Help Keep Student Athletes Safe Your Bay Area household may be one of the millions this fall in which student athletes are dreaming of victory on their school playing fields. Of course, we here at Gene Morgan Insurance want to see them succeed, but we also want them to be safe….
No matter where you live, cooler temperatures will soon be here. You may be thinking about how that will impact your summer powersports toys over the next few months. Here are some useful tips for storing your season toys: For Motorcycles: Top off your fuel tank and add high-quality fuel stabilizer designed for the type…
As you head out on vacation this summer, we recommend taking the following preventative measures to keep your home and personal belongings safe: Keep your home well-lit. Mount exterior lights in your yard or on your house so that they are out of reach of would-be burglars. Put indoor lights on a timer. Make it…
