Spring Cleaning Isn’t Just About Dust — It’s About Defense.
Spring is the perfect time to freshen up your home — and your insurance preparedness.
While dusting off shelves and decluttering closets, take a little extra time to protect your home and your loved ones.
Here’s your spring checklist:
1. Document Your Belongings
While you’re organizing each room:
- Take photos or videos of each room and its contents.
- Open drawers and closets to capture what’s inside.
- Save these files to the cloud or a secure online backup.
This documentation can speed up your insurance claim process for damage or loss.
2. Review Your Insurance Coverage
Set up a meeting with your insurance agent:
- Is your policy up to date?
- Are your coverage limits enough to rebuild or replace your home and belongings fully?
- Have you added new valuables or upgrades recently?
Pro tip: Ask about coverage for natural disasters common in Oklahoma — like tornadoes, straight-line winds, and wildfires.
3. Assess Your Home’s Exterior
Do a walk-around inspection of your property:
- Trim or remove dead trees and limbs that could fall during high winds.
- Clear away dry brush and debris around your home to reduce wildfire risk.
- Clean out gutters and downspouts.
Safety first: A well-maintained yard can prevent fire spread and storm damage.
4. Build (or Refresh) Your Go Bag
In Oklahoma, severe weather can strike with little warning. Make sure your emergency bag is ready:
- Copies of essential documents.
- Medications and first aid kit.
- Flashlight, batteries, phone charger.
- Non-perishable food, water, and clothes for 3 days.
- Pet supplies, if applicable.
Be prepared to leave your home at a moment’s notice.
Spread the Word
Encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to do the same. A little spring preparation now can save you time later.
Protect your property. Review your insurance. Be ready.
Web Resources:
Get Ready – Prepare for natural disasters with our Get Ready Checklist, Road Map to Ready Guide, and Post-Disaster Claims Guide.
Helpful Downloads – View resources about preparing for natural disasters and disaster recovery.
After the Disaster – Your Step-by-Step Disaster Recovery Guide.
Information for Storm Victims – Report your damage and view a post-disaster claims guide and FAQ for Flood, Tornadoes, and Wind/Hail.
Insurance and Financial Resource Guide – This guide summarizes a quick financial planning process and explains auto, home, renters’, life, and health insurance.