Smart planning makes all the difference when facing and recovering from emergencies. In the event of an emergency, such as a fire or flood, having content insurance will cover the loss of personal belongings and having a 72-hour emergency kit will support you until help arrives.
Top 5 tips for renters
- Your building’s insurance will not cover your personal items such as jewelry, furniture, and clothes.
- Purchase content insurance to cover the costs of your personal belongings if you were to lose some or all of your belongings in a flood or other emergency.
- Create an emergency kit that can last you 72 hours until further support is available.
- If you live in social housing, you could be eligible for low-cost insurance through the Housing Services Corporation tenant insurance program.
- Create and practice a family escape plan in the event of a flood or other emergency.
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