Protect Yourself

 Fire Safety

Make sure the smoke alarms are active. Do not take them apart and keep them apart for cooking purposes

Make an escape plan-know the exits and how accesible they are

Be aware of Carbon Monoxide, the silent killer

Know how to handle bonfires, where they are legal, and the dangers associated with them

Inspect all exits and test them out

Causes and factors contributing to fire danger

Not paying attention to alerts (CSU and State)

Fire alarms are ignored

misuse of cooking appliances, not maintaining appliances

overloaded electrical circuits and misplaced extension cords

Renter's Insurance

It is a common error to think that renters are protected under the landlord's policy. Beware! You are responsible for your own personal belongings. That means you are responsible for potential theft, fire, flood, lightning, smoke, and personal injuries.

Is it expensive?

No, renter's insurance is cheap cheap cheap! The average price is $12/month.

What if a guest is injured in my place?

Most renter's insurance will cover legal fees.

What does it protect me from?

You will have to look at your individual policy, but it usually protects you from fire, smoke, injury lawsuits, floods, and so on...

To Get you Started - A brief guide to companies/individuals who provide renter's insurance in Fort Collins.