• Menu
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Gorman Insurance Agency – Massachusetts Insurance Company

MA Insurance Company

Header Right

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • MA Insurance Products
    • MA Personal Insurance
    • MA Business Insurance
    • Life & Health Insurance
  • Insurance Quotes
    • Personal
      • Auto
      • Flood
      • Homeowners
      • Motorcycle
      • Personal Umbrella
      • Renters
    • Business
      • Business Auto
      • Business Insurance
      • Workers Compensation
    • Life/Health
      • Disability
      • Group Health
      • Individual Health
      • Long Term Care
    • Bonds
  • Resources
    • Billing & Payments
    • Helpful Links
    • Quizzes
  • Tips & News
  • About Us
    • Offices
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy
    • Terms of Use
  • Home
  • MA Insurance Products
    • MA Personal Insurance
    • MA Business Insurance
    • Life & Health Insurance
  • Insurance Quotes
    • Personal
      • Auto
      • Flood
      • Homeowners
      • Motorcycle
      • Personal Umbrella
      • Renters
    • Business
      • Business Auto
      • Business Insurance
      • Workers Compensation
    • Life/Health
      • Disability
      • Group Health
      • Individual Health
      • Long Term Care
    • Bonds
  • Resources
    • Billing & Payments
    • Helpful Links
    • Quizzes
  • Tips & News
  • About Us
    • Offices
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy
    • Terms of Use

Home Safety Tips for Holiday Travel

You are here: Home / Tips / Home Safety / Home Safety Tips for Holiday Travel

December 19, 2017 By //  by Gorman Insurance

Christmas is only a few days away, which means you’re probably preparing for your travels. We’ve prepared a few home safety tips for holiday travel to help keep you and your family safe.

Securing Your Home

Although you will be away from home, the safety of your home and belongings should be on your mind, especially given that vacant homes are a target during the holidays. First, let’s talk about the home itself. It’s important that no big issues occur while you are away. Here are a few things you can do:

  • Keep your thermostat at a moderate temperature to minimize the dangers of freezing pipes.
  • Open your kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow heated air to better reach the pipes.
  • Set your home lights to a schedule so that you home doesn’t remain dark while you are away.
  • Unplug small appliances,

Keeping Burglars Away

Our home safety tips for holiday travel wouldn’t be complete without discussing how to keep burglars away from your home. A vacant home is always a possible target for burglars. The important thing is to make it less obvious that you are away. Here are a few ways to do so.

  • Have your mail held by the post office, so it doesn’t build up in your mailbox.
  • Ask a neighbor to take out your trash and out the bins back afterwards.
  • Ask a neighbor or friend to retrieve any deliveries to your home.
  • Set lights and televisions to turn on and off at different times.
  • Ask someone to stop by your home to check on things.

There are a few additional precautions you can take.

  • Ask neighbors to keep an eye on your home for any unusual activity.
  • Avoid publicizing your travel plans on social media.

More Home Safety Tips for Holiday Travel

Your travels will be much more pleasant knowing that your home is safe. Home technology gadgets can go a long way with giving you added peace of mind. Here are some products that you may want to consider:

  • Wi-fi Thermostat with Remote Access (To Monitor Temperatures and Heat Settings)
  • Wi-fi Controlled Lights
  • Motion or Light Sensored Exterior Lights
  • Wi-fi Security Cameras and Motion Sensors
  • Wi-fi Doorbell with Camera and Two-way Speaker

Filed Under: Home Safety Tagged With: Holiday Travel

Previous Post: « Christmas Tree Safety Tips
Next Post: 4 Home Features That Increase Homeowners Insurance Rates in Massachusetts »

Primary Sidebar

Gorman Insurance Agencies

1212A Commonwealth Ave.
Allston, MA 02134
Tel:(617)277-5500
Fax:(617)566-3677

Learn More About Gorman Insurance

Articles/Topics

  • Insurance Tips (87)
    • Condo Insurance (1)
    • Health Insurance (1)
    • Homeowners Insurance (28)
    • Life Insurance (5)
    • Motorcycle Insurance (1)
    • Personal Auto Insurance (31)
    • Renters Insurance (1)
  • News (12)
    • Driving in MA (6)
    • MA Laws (2)
    • Real Estate (2)
  • Tips (61)
    • Accidents (4)
    • Auto Safety (16)
    • Buying a Car (4)
    • Home Ownership (9)
    • Home Safety (22)
    • Selling a Car (1)

Quick Links

  • About Gorman Insurance | MA Insurance Agency
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy
  • MA Insurance Products
  • Quizzes
  • Insurance Quotes
  • Resources
  • Terms of Use

Search for Topics

Tip of the Week

Does your car insurance cover pothole damage?

According to an article on PR.com, "a basic, state-required liability auto insurance policy most likely won’t cover damage incurred by a policyholder hitting a pothole". The insurance will cover …

Click Here for More TIps

Footer

Gorman Insurance

1212A Commonwealth Ave.
Allston, MA 02134
Tel:(617)277-5500
Fax:(617)566-3677

Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Friday 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Copyright © 2023 · Gorman Insurance · All Rights Reserved