Thank you to the veterans, military families and current service members that sacrifice more than we will ever know so that we can enjoy a safe and free existence.

Winter arrived! Yeah! (sarcasm font) I heard through the grapevine that Alpine Valley is making snow! Yikes! Tonight the lows are going to approach single digits and since we didn't have a lot of time to prepare you may not have gotten your home ready for winter. Here are a couple of tips as we rush to get prepared. Make sure the water to your outside spigots are shut off. This is a common cause of breakage in the cold. Make sure your hoses are put away and stored inside.

If you turn your heat off because you head south for the winter or go on vacation your pipes will more than likely freeze. You need to keep your heat on at least a minimal level hovering around 60 degrees.

If you leave for the winter we strong encourage you to winterize your house or have a professional do it and still keep your heat on to protect it. You can also purchase a water leak and freeze detector for around $50 that works off WiFi and will notify you if there is any trouble via text/email. We like this one: https://www.getroost.com/sensors/

Using different methods of mitigation are way cheaper than dealing with a loss. It's also a lot easier than going through the hassle of having to fix your house.

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I think Thanksgiving is an underrated holiday so we like to blow the doors off for Thanksgiving. How could you go wrong when you have food, family and football mixed in with a long weekend? So this year we are giving away a 20 pound fresh turkey from Lake Geneva Country Meats. This means Mr. Turkey was never frozen so extra delicious. To be entered into the drawing to win this delectable bird simply like our Facebook page and send us your name, email and phone number. The drawing will happen on Monday, November 25th and you can pick up the turkey at our office. Please reply in the comments or send us a quick email at info@spiegelhoffinsurance.com with your name, phone number and email. Good luck! ... See more

Happy Halloween from your friends at Spiegelhoff Insurance!! #wicowboys #topgun #hippy #joker #skipper 🎃

Good morning! It's October 30th and there is a snow storm on the way! It's hard to imagine but as of this morning we're looking at 3" - 7" of the fluffy white stuff over the next 36 hours. Is it possible we could have a snow day in October? The first snow storm usually comes with some driving challenges as everyone gets used to winter driving again. Erie Insurance has put together a list of things not to do while driving in snow. Did you know that having 4-wheel drive doesn't help you stop? I know right? Crazy! It's great for traction to get you going but you'll still need to give yourself ample space to come to a complete stop. Enjoy the snow (maybe?!) and be careful driving tonight and tomorrow morning!

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Are you making one of these 6 common driving mistakes?

Is this the end of drunk driving forever? The federal government is looking at making all cars manufactured by 2024 to not start if your BAC is over .08. They are attempting a "passive" system and are currently testing two types. One, is your finger print. The other would be "breathing normally." Interesting ideas.

#drunkdriving #autoinsurance #privacy

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A new Senate bill calls for onboard test equipment in every new car that would prevent a car from starting if the driver's BAC is at 0.08 or higher.

Are you ready for winter? NO!! We aren't either but perhaps you're ready to get your home ready for winter. Click the link for some helpful tips to get your house ready for winter including your furnace, your doors and windows, fireplace, ducts and even your smoke detectors.

https://www.erieinsurance.com/blog/winterizing-your-home-checklist

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It’s time to get your home ready for winter. See what made our list of must-do’s.

Our office is committed to our community and several employees serve on local boards including the Lake Geneva Jaycee's, the YMCA and the Walk to End Alzheimer's. This weekend, Saturday at 9:30 AM, our team, "the Purple Protection Posse" will be walking in support of our friends and loved ones that have Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. If you feel so inclined to support our team or a member on it we would be greatly appreciative as we try to stamp out this terrible disease. You can donate here by following this link: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2019/WI-Wisconsin?team_id=530293&pg=team&fr_id=12302#team-roster

There is still time to form your own team or you can head down to Library Park on Saturday and sign up upon arrival. Registration begins at 8:30 AM and the Walk begins at 10 am with opening ceremonies at 9:30 am. To sign up online you can follow this link: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2019/WI-Wisconsin?fr_id=12302&pg=entry

This community is a great one and we are proud to be part of it. There are more than 2,000 people in Walworth County alone suffering from Alzheimer's. We hope you come out and help turn Lake Geneva into a sea of purple this Saturday! ... See more

The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to fight Alzheimer's. Join now and help raise awareness and funds for care, support and research.

There has been a lot of rain this week and water can be confusing when it comes to what your homeowner's insurance covers. Make sure you know your coverage or call us at 262-248-9502 and do a review of your homeowner's coverage.

Water from the outside is generally considered flood. Flood insurance is a separate policy sold only through FEMA. (Any agent can sell it) but flood insurance goes through the federal government. Flood insurance is expensive and maxes out at $250,000 for a home and $100,000 for contents.

If you lose power or your sump pump is overwhelmed you can add an endorsement to your policy called "water/sewer backup." This endorsement can be purchased in different increments normally starting at $2,500 and increasing from there. You need this endorsement to have coverage for sump pump or backup coverage.

It's important everyone knows what they are covered for. Please make sure you do or reach out to us for a review.

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