Annual Home Protection Calendar

Winter safety & heating

• Test smoke and CO alarms.
• Review winter travel and property-access plan.
• Confirm furnace filters and heating vents.
• Check emergency kit batteries and lighting.

Digital security & plumbing

• Review cyber passwords and multi-factor authentication.
• Confirm cameras and alerts reach authorized users.
• Inspect visible plumbing in cold areas.
• Update emergency contacts.

Spring drainage & flood planning

• Plan spring drainage inspection.
• Check sump equipment and backup power.
• Review flood alerts and local risk information.
• Move important records above potential flood levels.

Water management & drainage

• Clean gutters and confirm downspout discharge.
• Inspect grading and foundation drainage.
• Review sewer-backup and overland-flood insurance.
• Test water sensors and shutoff procedures.

Exterior & property review

• Walk exterior doors, windows, gates and lighting.
• Photograph property condition and valuable outdoor equipment.
• Review detached structures and recreational equipment.
• Check smoke and CO alarm certification and service life.

Inventory & summer readiness

• Update home inventory photographs and receipts.
• Review vacation contacts and local access.
• Check appliance hoses and water-heater area.
• Confirm weather-alert settings.

Storms & emergency communication

• Review storm, hail and power-outage supplies.
• Check trees and exterior hazards using qualified help where needed.
• Review pet and service-animal evacuation plans.
• Confirm emergency communication backups.

Household plans & escape practice

• Review school-year home-alone plans.
• Practise household escape and meeting point.
• Update medication and medical-device contingency plans.
• Check exterior lighting as daylight changes.

Heating & winterization

• Schedule heating-system service.
• Review winterization for seasonal properties.
• Confirm insurer absence and freeze conditions.
• Check generators and fuel-burning devices strictly to manufacturer guidance.

Fire safety & cold-weather prep

• Test smoke and CO alarms.
• Confirm vents and exterior exhaust openings are clear.
• Review fire escape and cooking safety.
• Prepare winter emergency supplies.

Winter access & outage planning

• Confirm snow-removal and property-access plan.
• Review power-outage contingencies.
• Check trusted contact availability for holiday travel.
• Protect vulnerable plumbing as appropriate.

Annual review & next-year planning

• Complete annual insurance and documentation review.
• Archive important records securely.
• Review lessons from incidents or false alarms.
• Set next year’s priorities and assessment date.