The holiday season is a great
time to celebrate with family and loved ones, a day to eat, drink, and be
thankful for all we have. While we know that the holidays will look different
this year, knowing important safety tips and having the proper insurance
coverage can help prevent a major headache for you later down the road. Please
check out some safety tips below to ensure you and your family have a happy and
safe socially distanced holiday.
- Watch Out for Porch Thieves: In
this digital era and with COVID-19, almost everyone is turning to online
shopping this holiday season. Packages delivered to your front porch are
easy targets for thieves. When ordering online, make sure to set-up
delivery alerts or give clear delivery instructions so the driver can
place your package in a safe area.
- Take Pre-Caution in the Parking
Lot: If you are
considering going to the mall to shop for your holiday gifts, be careful
of leaving your shopping bags in the car. Many people tend to drop off bags
throughout their shopping adventure, but this allows criminals to see your
valuables unattended in the car. If you need to leave shopping bags in the
car, it is best to place them in a locked trunk out of view to those
outside.
- Protect Your
Identity when Shopping: When shopping in person, it is important
only to carry around the credit cards that you need. Do not carry other
important documents with you such as social security card or passports. If
you are shopping online, be sure to only use secure websites and log-off
after making your purchase. It’s always a good idea to continuously monitor
and keep track of your bank account activity during the busy holiday
season.
- Travel Safely: If you must travel this holiday season,
it is recommended that you travel by car to reduce the risk of COVID-19. Make
sure that your car has been serviced and that everything is running
smoothly before taking a road-trip. When leaving your home, be cautious
about posting on social media or telling everyone that you will not be
home. Most importantly, never drink and drive – many car ride services are
available to use easily!
