Spring Cleaning, Safety Practices Urged By TDCI
With spring in bloom, many Tennesseans are undertaking traditional spring cleaning and yard work around their homes.
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"By taking easy steps, Tennesseans can prevent an insurance claim later. Spring is also the perfect time to review your family's insurance policies to make sure you have the proper coverage to help you recover in the event of an emergency or if severe weather strikes," TDCI Commissioner
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This spring, TDCI encourages Tennesseans to take measures to help prevent damage inside and outside their homes and avoid potential injuries:
SPRING CLEANING TIPS
Get rid of clutter. Large items block exits and prevent people from escaping a home in the event of an emergency. Trim tree branches. Cut tree branches to prevent potential roof damage from wind and other stormy weather. Maintain landscaping. Dry grass and shrubs are easily ignited by fires. Clean the gutters. Leaves and other debris can land in the gutters during the winter, which may cause clogging. Clogged downspouts prevent rain from flowing, which could cause damage to the interior of a home. Change smoke alarm batteries. Check and change the batteries in home smoke alarms to make sure they are working properly. Need working smoke alarms? Contact your local fire department and ask if they participate in the
SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS
Spring can frequently bring high winds, heavy rains, and tornadoes. TDCI reminds consumers to be prepared before an emergency occurs.
Create a home inventory of all belongings in the event an emergency strikes. The
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