GCE Welcomes Back Snowbirds
Are you considered a snowbird? Do you own a home in Florida and one elsewhere that you retreat to in the Summer months?
Our team of home insurance agents offers tips for making sure both your homes are safe and secure, especially the home that will be vacant for the next few months.
When leaving your home to return to Florida, consider these things:
•Consider a home security system and arm it when you go
•Have the landscape maintained
•Have a trusted neighbor check on your home
•Forward the mail and stop newspaper delivery
•Unplug appliances that aren’t being used so they don’t drain energy
•Turn down the thermostat
•Turn off your water heater
•Turn off your water
•Consider installing a sump pump if you have a basement
•Don’t post plans on social media
•If you get snow consider hiring a plow company to keep your driveway maintained so your home looks lived in
The Sunshine state welcomes you back, now that you are back in your Florida residence you may want to review the following:
•Check the inside and outside of your home for any mishaps that may have occurred while you were gone (i.e. broken windows, water damage, tree limbs on your roof, etc.)
•Check for water spots
•Check for mold
•Check the roof for leaks
•Trim your bushes
The summer storms in Florida are a nuisance for homeowners. Water damage can be unreal especially if your home is near a lower-lying area.
These are a sample of tips on what to do when leaving one home and returning to another for the winter. Gulf Coast Educators Insurance also encourages you to check your insurance policies. Do you need to update your auto insurance policy to cover driving in Florida? Does your home insurance need to be updated?
Gulf Coast Educators Insurance has experienced insurance agents available to help you with your insurance needs. Come in and have your policy reviewed. Our team of seasoned agents can offer you the best homeowners insurance in Naples, and Ft. Myers.
We look forward to helping you!