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Home safety tips and homeowners coverage to help protect your investment

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Home safety tips and homeowners coverage to help protect your investment

Get a homeowners quote

Be proactive about your biggest investment.

Keep your home safe year-round with our helpful advice articles. And with homeowners insurance that offers flexible coverage and pricing, we can help you get your life back on track after a covered loss.

View our advice articles

Steps to help you avoid everyday hazards

Practice fire safety.

Here are some ways to help prevent fire and smoke damage.

  • Check your furnace and chimney before it gets cold.
  • Install a smoke detector in every room of your home.
  • Remove dry vegetation from around your property.

Be smart about electrical safety.

Have a plan to protect your electronics.

  • Inspect cords regularly for wear and tear.
  • Space appliances out so they don’t overheat.
  • Use surge protectors and don’t overload outlets.

Prevent water damage.

Reduce your risk of costly water damage.

  • Install water leak detection devices.
  • Flush your water heater every six months.
  • Check your air conditioner every summer.

Your home is your safe haven. Make sure it’s covered.

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Related footnotes:

  1. IN PENNSYLVANIA, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO QUOTE ANY INDIVIDUAL A PREMIUM RATE FOR THE INSURANCE ADVERTISED HEREIN.

  2. Membership eligibility and product restrictions apply and are subject to change.

  3. Homeowners insurance provided by United Services Automobile Association, USAA Casualty Insurance Company, USAA General Indemnity Company, Garrison Property and Casualty Insurance Company, and USAA Falcon Property & Casualty Insurance Company, San Antonio, Texas. Each company has sole financial responsibility for its own products.

    Coverages subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.

    Learn about USAA's use of Artificial Intelligence.

  4. Safety guidelines are not intended to be all inclusive, but are provided for your consideration. Please use your own judgment to determine what safety features/procedures should be used in each unique situation.

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