This time of the year a lot of people bring out the old space heaters to save money when heating their homes. With this in mind, I thought I would share a great list of tips I saw the other day. Space Heater Safety Tips Do not use an extension cord or strip plug with Continue reading →
I would like to share some tips with you as your prepare your house for winter. Many of these tips will help you avoid potential homeowner’s insurance claims. Also, now is the time to call your agent to make sure you have the proper coverage. Having claims can increase your Homeowner’s insurance premiums. So to Continue reading →
You know you should do a household inventory in case of an emergency! How many times have you told yourself you were going to sit down and do the inventory of your house then keep it in a safe place in case you have a house fire. Sound familiar You just can’t find the right time Continue reading →
I just wanted to remind you that Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 Pm on Sunday, November 6th. So, on Saturday night, make sure you move your clocks back an hour so you’ll be on time for your Sunday events. Use the extra hour to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and flashlights. Keep Continue reading →
Are you prepared for Halloween? Halloween is a cherished tradition but the excitement of the night can cause children to forget to be careful. Both children and adults need to think about safety on this annual day of make-believe. Below are some great tips to help you and your children have a safe and fun Continue reading →
October is Fire Prevention Month. You will hear many tips this month on how to prevent fires. This is great information. I suggest you pay close attention to this valable advice and make sure your family has a Family Escape Plan! Fires are one of those unexpected disasters that most people think will not happen Continue reading →
Earthquakes, hurricanes and flooding? I must be talking about the West Coast, Midwest and Mississippi Valley regions. Before August and September of 2011 if I talked to clients about earthquake insurance and flood insurance, people would look at me like I had two heads! August and September changed all that! I don’t know about you Continue reading →
I felt my first earthquake last Tuesday and it was strange. I thought our large dog, Bella, was banging into my chair. That was before my desk started shaking and there was no dog in sight. Fortunately for our area it does not seem that there was much damage and our dog Bella is fine. Continue reading →
We hope all our clients and friends are safe after this recent hurricane. Spencer Insurance Agency is here to help you recover from Hurricane Irene. Hopefully the following information will be useful for you. Now that Irene has passed our area the clean up begins. If you need to make a claim with your insurance Continue reading →
This weekend our area could see a major storm. It may be Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Irene, or just heavy rains and thunderstorms. Any of these scenarios can cause significant damage to your home and car. I urge you to prepare your home for the possibility of heavy rain, flooding and high winds this weekend. Continue reading →