Tips for preparing your home for an emergency

Minnesota is an area where emergencies are not unknown. The weather can be unpredictable and between winter storms, tornados, and flooding, being prepared for an emergency is something that everyone needs to be aware of. In Little Falls, MN, residents count on Hanneken Insurance Agency Inc. to have the products they need along with personal and friendly service. 

Losing your power is a normal part of most emergency conditions. When you don’t have power, that can affect your heating and cooling. It can also mean you have no water or sewer. Not to mention lights and power to run your appliances. A generator can provide the power you need. Generators run on gasoline or propane and, depending on the type and size, can run your entire home or can, at the very least, keep you warm and your food cold. 

Depending on the emergency, you should have plenty of bottled water. Many different types of emergencies can result in public water contamination. You also should have water to flush the toilet. This usually means filling the bathtub with water. 

If you have a propane grill, you have a way to cook. Having a propane camp stove can also be a blessing. Make sure you have canned and packaged food that doesn’t require refrigeration. 

Battery-operated lanterns can provide lighting, and candles add atmosphere, but they are also a fire hazard. LED lighting doesn’t require many small lanterns to keep your home lit and bright. Having a charging device like a Halo, you can keep your electronics charged, and the Halo can be recharged in your vehicle if needed. Once your cellphone, laptop, or tablet is charged, you can keep up to date on what is happening with repairs in the area. 

In Little Falls, MN, contact Hanneken Insurance Agency Inc. to get a no-obligation quote for your home insurance.