October is fire prevention month and we thought we would take advantage of the timing to offer some tips for our business clients to help protect the properties where they do business. According to the FEMA 40% of businesses that experience a major fire are forced to close their doors forever. We don’t want that to happen to you! As...

October is fire prevention month and this year’s focus is fire safety in the kitchen. According to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injury. So it’s important that you take steps to protect your family from a kitchen fire. To Fireproof Your Kitchen Please Consider: Never leave the kitchen...

Much of the country has been able to enjoy some beautiful fall like temperatures even before the official first day of Autumn which was September 22nd.  Fall is one of the most beloved seasons and signals that the holiday season is just around the corner! Take the time now to do a little preparation so that your home stay safe...

Much of the country has been enjoying beautiful fall like temperatures even before the official first day of autumn which was September 22nd.  Fall is one of our favorite seasons, with so many things to enjoy such as the leaves changing colors, pumpkins (and pumpkin spice) and the ushering in of the holiday season. The beautiful weather makes it the...

Labor Day is nearly here and as we watch summer come to a close, we wanted to touch base to help make sure your last days of summer are as safe as can be. By Land 2020 has become the year of the road trip with more and more families favoring a trip by land rather than by air.  With...

A recent Westchester Magazine article shared the news that an “Airbnb” for boats would be coming soon to Westchester.  You can read the full article here: Westchester Magazine: The “Airbnb for Boats” Is Coming to Westchester We understand the appeal to renters seeking to enjoy a day on the boat.  We don’t, however, think that the risks will make it...

Weather patterns have been quite unpredictable in recent years. It seems storms are happening more frequently and abnormal weather occurrences are becoming more normal every year.  We are currently in the middle of hurricane season and we all know that unexpected power outage can cause a variety of problems for homeowners.  When it comes to weathering a storm with minimal...

It is no secret that we prefer our clients to insure their homes with one of our elite carriers whenever possible.  Advocate values our relationships with our elite carrier partners because we understand that not all insurance policies are the same and the service provided for our clients filing claims can vary greatly.  When your home has suffered water damage,...

After months of being cooped up inside, the beautiful summer weather inspired a trend… families were heading outside to explore the great outdoors.  Hiking, fishing, kayaking, tennis, golf and road trips to the beach have been very popular, as have the use of sport vehicles in many forms from RVs to motorcycles and watercraft such as boats and Jet Skis....

There is nothing quite like enjoying some outdoor time around a fire pit with your family and friends!  We LOVE fire pits and want our Advocate friends that agree to be able to enjoy their time safely.  Below are our thoughts. Advocate’s Thoughts For Fire Pit Safety Location, Location, Location.  Where your fire pit is located is perhaps the most...