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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection saves lives, so talk to your doctor about when screening should start for you and share this with someone who needs the nudge: https://bit.ly/4gNsmdr

National Crime Prevention Month

October is National Crime Prevention Month. Locked doors, motion lights and neighbors who know each other help prevent more incidents than any single gadget. Start here: https://bit.ly/4gK9Jaf

What Is Layup Coverage?

Boat put away for the season? Layup coverage adjusts your policy while your boat is out of the water, so you're not paying for on-the-water risks in January. Follow these tips for preparing your boat for lay-up: https://bit.ly/46uNcJE

Fire Prevention Week: Safe Charging Habits

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10, and this year it's about safe charging. Charge devices on a hard surface — never a bed or couch — and use the charger they came with: https://bit.ly/4xAhjeG

What to Ask About Vacant Home Insurance

Between tenants, mid-renovation or waiting on a sale? Most policies limit coverage once a home sits empty. Here's what to ask about vacant coverage: https://bit.ly/4dfEmDh

Simple Fire Prevention at Home

Most home fires start in systems and devices you can actually maintain: furnaces, stoves, wiring, space heaters. Run through this prevention checklist as the at-home fire risks ramp up for the cold season: https://bit.ly/4y4ltes

Storing Your RV for Winter

Before your RV sits until spring, drain the water lines, pull the battery, seal the openings and cover it right. The full winter storage checklist: https://bit.ly/4qLd0e1

Benefits of Working With an Insurance Agent

An app can give you a quote. An agent asks the questions you didn't know to ask, and picks up the phone when you have a claim. Find out all the benefits of having an insurance agent here: https://bit.ly/4xPjSd7

Tips to Heat Your Home Safely

Space heater season. Keep anything that burns three feet away, set heaters on a hard, level surface, and never run one while you sleep. More heating safety tips: https://bit.ly/4x0X6O8

Cake Decorating Day

It's National Cake Decorating Day and you may not know where to start. Whether a seasoned cake decorator or just starting out, check out these tips for decorating legendary cakes at: https://bit.ly/4x4pij0

Vacant Home Security

An empty house advertises itself and may attract unwanted guests or vandals. A light timer and a neighbor with a key can help fix most of that. More ways to lower the risk: https://bit.ly/4ybNK2O

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Gutters, furnace filter, weatherstripping, outdoor spigots. An hour of fall maintenance now beats a claim in February. Here's the full checklist: https://bit.ly/4gv8UmM

RV Storage Options: Indoor vs Outdoor

Where do you store your RV? Indoor storage shields your RV from sun, snow and prying eyes, but it costs more. Outdoor works fine with a breathable cover and the right prep. Weigh your options: https://bit.ly/4cUktS5

What to Know About Buying a Vacant Home

A vacant home can be a bargain or a money pit. Get the inspection, check the plumbing, look for critters and budget for surprises. What to watch for: https://bit.ly/4wTsMVn

How to Tell If a House Is Haunted

Cold spots and strange noises? Before you call the Ghostbusters, try an energy auditor. Here’s how to find out if your new or vacant home is haunted: https://bit.ly/4h3FKv3

World Food Day

Today is World Food Day. One in twelve people worldwide still faces hunger — a food drive, a donation or an afternoon at the local pantry all count toward making a change. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4zQ8XkE

Sweetest Day

Happy Sweetest Day. It started as a simple idea: do something kind for someone who wouldn't expect it, or be sweet! Who are you surprising today? Learn more about how you can celebrate at: https://bit.ly/3UwFrjF

Vacant Home Insurance Promo

Moving, renovating or waiting on a sale? Once a home sits empty, your regular policy may stop covering it. Let's talk before that happens, call us at [INSERT YOUR PHONE NUMBER].

National School Bus Safety Week

It's National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 19-23. Flashing red lights and an extended stop arm mean stop, in all 50 states. Kids are most at risk boarding and exiting, not riding: https://bit.ly/4zJNxWt

Decorating for Halloween

Going big on the yard display? Keep cords out of walkways, use decorations rated for outdoor use, and swap real candles for battery ones. Decorate safely: https://bit.ly/4gHi2TU

Haunted House Insurance

The Professional Insurance Agents association breaks down which spooky perils your coverage may already handle — and which ones send you to the excess and surplus market: https://bit.ly/4dcP6Cl

Home Security Devices Worth Considering

Motion sensors, door and window contacts, cameras, light timers. Home security has gotten smarter and a lot cheaper. Here's what each device actually does: https://bit.ly/3SJaKHn

Fall Driving Tips

Fall can be a deceptively dangerous time of year for drivers. Ice, deer, fog, and, and wet roads can all present unique challenges. Brush up with these tips about autumn driving safety: https://bit.ly/46EG8Kp

National Make a Difference Day

It's National Make a Difference Day. Rake a neighbor's yard, drop off canned goods, or give a few hours to a local cause. Find an opportunity near you: https://bit.ly/46xTjwN

Preparing for Trick-or-Treaters

Trick-or-treating can be one of the most fun family activities of the season, but it’s important to take some precautions before you and your family head out to pillage the neighborhood for sweets. Follow these guidelines for a fun and safe Halloween: http://bit.ly/4mD9teA

National Pumpkin Day: Carving Safety Tips

It’s National Pumpkin Day! Celebrate by carving up some jack-o’-lanterns with these instructions: https://bit.ly/4dArINk

National Black Cat Day

Did you know black cats are often overlooked in animal shelters because they are believed to be bad luck? Today is a day to dispel that myth – it’s National Black Cat Day. Learn more about black cats and where you can help here: https://bit.ly/4iopLJp

Questions to Ask About Your Home Insurance

When did you last actually read your policy? Do you know what your deductible is? Or if you have replacement cost or actual cash value? If you’re looking to demystify your policy, start here: https://bit.ly/4izjCtK

Best National Parks to Visit in Fall

Smaller crowds, cooler hikes and the whole spectrum of fall color. Whether you're chasing golden aspens out west or crimson maples back east, the Park Service has picks for both — plus current conditions before you go: https://bit.ly/4qM7707

National Candy Corn Day

Do you like candy corn? Love it or hate it, candy corn is an iconic Halloween treat with a surprising history around its rise to stardom. Learn more about the origins of the three-striped sweet here: http://bit.ly/45DIbz3 #NationalCandyCornDay

Halloween

Happy Halloween! Stay safe and have a spook-tacular night from your friends at [INSERT NAME HERE]. Take a look at these classic scary stories to get in the spirit: http://bit.ly/3JuAvWV