Category Hints, Tips & Tricks

Are You Ready?

I remember when Jennifer was pregnant with Josh, our first child, and I was asked, “Are you ready to be a father?” “Yes I am,” was my response. Can you really be ready for the unknown? Were you ready for…

Our Top 8 Hurricane Lessons Learned

We seasoned New Orleanians have learned a thing or two about hurricanes. Unfortunately our memories tend to be short. Here are the top 8 lessons we hope not to forget next time a storm rolls in. Save in an Emergency…

The Hurricane Evacuation Box

The hurricane is in the Gulf. At first you thought you would ride it out. But the storm hits the Gulf of Mexico Loop Current and it explodes to a Category 4. You decide to get out of town. Here…

Prepare Your Property

Much of what made our list of things to do to prepare your property for a hurricane are obvious, but I am always amazed that how often we overlook the obvious when we are rushed or stressed out. Cover your…

Hunkering Down

Let’s say no mandatory evacuation has been issued and you chose to ride out the storm. Is your house stocked with the essentials you need to remain relatively comfortable should you lose power and water to your house? Here is…

Understanding Your Home Insurance Policy

Here are a few insights in to understanding your homeowner’s policy as it pertains to hurricanes. Every company may have different language so this is not intended to be a comprehensive explanation of your policy but a more general explanation…

A Cent that makes Scents

I can still smell it…It haunts me. Never again do I want to be subjected to the smell of rotting food in my freezer after returning home from evacuation. Here is tip that was passed to me: To prepare your…

Ride like you are invisible

The first advice given to me when I started riding my motorcycle was, “Ride like you are invisible.”  I thought it was worthless advice. I wanted people to see me when I ride. I wanted to ride in the most…

Got new bling for Valentine's day?

With Valentine’s Day still fresh in everyone’s minds, the team at Garcia Insurance Services wants to remind all those lucky recipients of “bling” to call us and make sure that your new sparkly bits are covered under your homeowners insurance…

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