Parke Cochran

❤️It's February❤️

• Valentine's Day Tip - Protect the ones you love with the right policies! Learn how Auto and Life insurance can cover you and your loved ones when traveling together!

• Heart Health Month - Just as you care for your heart, care for your home with our home maintenance tips to prevent winter damage:

  • Insulate pipes. Because exposed pipes are more susceptible to freezing, pipe insulation in your home's crawl spaces and attic may help even if you live in a climate where freezing is uncommon.

  • Try heat tape or heat cables. Heat tape or thermostatically-controlled heat cables may be used to wrap pipes. Consider using products for the intended use (exterior or interior) and those approved by an independent testing organization. Carefully follow all manufacturer's installation and operation instructions.

  • Seal leaks. Look for air leaks around electrical wiring, dryer vents and pipes. Thoroughly seal leaks with caulk or insulation to help keep the cold out.

  • Secure outdoor hoses, valves and faucets. Before winter hits, disconnect garden hoses and, if possible, use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets. This may help prevent freezing of the short span of pipe just inside the house.

  • Let water drip. A trickle of water might be all it takes to keep your pipes from freezing. Let warm water drip overnight when temperatures are cold, preferably from an indoor faucet on an outside wall.

  • Adjust the thermostat. Keeping your thermostat set at the same temperature day and night may help prevent frozen pipes. During extreme cold, this may also help reduce the strain on the furnace.

  • Open cabinet doors. This allows heat to better get to un-insulated pipes under sinks and appliances near exterior walls.

• Drive Safe & Save - February is a great month to enroll in our driving program to save on your auto insurance while promoting safe driving habits! Ask us today!

About Me: University of Mississippi, B.A., M.A.; President YMCA of the Shoals; Past President Florence Rotary Club; City Ambassador City of Florence; Leadership Alabama - Class of 2006; Board of Directors Shoals Scholar Dollars; Shoals Chamber of Commerce; Legion of Honor; Ambassador Travel Qualifier