Posts

10 Things Before You Leave For Vacation

When you’re in a rush to leave the house on a trip don’t forget to take care of your home before you go away. With our economy being low it’s a good idea to make it look like someone is home to deter break-ins. In a troubled economy, crime rises and break-ins become more frequent. To keep your home safe and trouble-free, here are ten things our staff do before they head out on their trips.

Read more

On The Road Again: Don’t Forget Your Emergency Kit!

Whether you’re going on a road trip, camping or sending your children off to college you should make sure that you or they have an emergency kit for those unforeseen circumstances. To make this task easier we’ve put together a list of items to help you put your kit together.

  • Cell Phone/Charger
  • Flashlights/Extra Batteries
  • First Aid Kit
  • Road Flares
  • Jumper Cables
  • Vest- High Visibility
  • Blanket
    • Particularly for those cold Winter months
  • Kitty Litter or Sand
    • Great for Winter in case you get stuck
  • Water
    • 2L per person per day is best
    • Use small bottles so they’re easy to carry
  • Extra Food
    • Energy bars, canned food {non-perishable} and/or granola bars
    • Don’t forget a can opener!
  • Pylons
    • You can even get pop-up road cones at your local Safety stores or Canadian Tire.
  • Basic Toolkit
  • Spare Tire and Jack
  • Small Pocket Knife
  • Water Proof Matches

These are just a few ideas, if you have something that’s not on our list feel free to add it to our comment section!