Spring is the perfect time to freshen up more than just your home—it’s also a great opportunity to review your insurance and preparedness plans. While no one likes to think about the “what ifs,” a little planning now can make a big difference in how confidently you respond to life’s unexpected events.
At Aspire Insurance Group, we believe in more than just insurance. We’re here to educate, empower, and walk alongside you so you feel confident and informed, no matter what life brings.
Here are some proactive, practical steps you can take this spring:
📸 1. Take a Home Inventory
If disaster strikes, trying to remember everything you own is the last thing you want to worry about. That’s why we highly recommend taking a home inventory:
- Walk through your home with your phone. Open doors, drawers, and closets—pan slowly to capture everything.
- Note serial numbers and values for higher-ticket items.
- Save your video and notes somewhere safe and accessible, like cloud storage or email.
👉 Bonus: We’re happy to keep a copy in your Aspire file for safekeeping.
🔐 2. Digitize Important Documents
Secure digital backups of critical documents, so you can access them anytime—even if you’re away from home or evacuated. These might include:
- Insurance policies
- Birth certificates, passports
- Medical and vet records
- Mortgage, lease, or loan info
- Pet vaccination records
Store them in password-protected cloud storage, on a secure USB, or email them to yourself.
💼 3. Review Your Insurance Coverage
Spring is a great time to make sure your insurance still matches your lifestyle and property value. Ask yourself:
- Do my dwelling and personal property limits still reflect current replacement costs?
- Have I added any valuables, electronics, or home improvements lately?
- Am I protected from water backup, floods, or earthquakes?
👉 Need help reviewing? We’re happy to walk through it with you.
🧳 4. Build or Refresh Your Emergency Kit
Whether it’s a spring storm, fire, or evacuation, having essentials on hand matters. Your emergency kit should include:
- Water and non-perishable food
- Flashlight and batteries
- First aid kit and medications
- Copies of important documents (in a waterproof bag)
- Phone chargers and emergency cash
- Pet food, leash, and care supplies
📢 5. Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
Make sure you’ll be informed when it matters most:
- Download the FEMA app and sign up for local alert systems
- Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on your phone
- Follow local emergency services on social media
🐾 6. Don’t Forget Pet Preparedness
If you have furry family members, make a plan for them too:
- Pack a small pet emergency kit (food, meds, toys, documents)
- Make sure they’re microchipped and wearing updated ID tags
- Know your options for pet-friendly shelters or hotels
🏡 7. Take Simple Steps to Secure Your Home
A few seasonal updates can help prevent damage and give you peace of mind:
- Trim trees near your roof
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Anchor heavy furniture and appliances
- Install surge protectors and check your sump pump
🗓️ Use Your Aspire Yearly Review as a Spring Check-In
At Aspire, we schedule annual insurance reviews to make sure your coverage still reflects your life—and spring is the perfect opportunity to revisit your preparedness plan, too.
When we connect to review your policy, take a few extra minutes to: ✅ Update your home inventory
✅ Refresh your emergency supplies
✅ Revisit your family evacuation plan
✅ Digitize and organize key documents
✅ Check your emergency contact lists
✅ Review pet preparedness
✅ Secure your home for changing seasons
✅ Make sure you’re signed up for alerts
A yearly check-in gives you peace of mind all year long. You’ll feel more confident knowing that, should something unexpected happen, you and your family are ready—and supported.
❤️ We’re Here to Help You Feel Prepared, Not Panicked
Our mission goes beyond protection. We want you to feel cared for, educated, and ready for whatever comes next.
Have questions about your policy, your home inventory, or how to prepare?
We’re just a call or click away.