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AMA news | MeMber perks | eXperT ADVICe HoMe InsurAnce Not Home For tHe Holidays or you plan to be away from home for more than four days this winter, be sure your home is safe by doing a few simple things. Turn off your water and drain your pipes—frozen pipes can burst, causing damage to the structure and your possessions—or arrange for someone to walk through your home once a day so you If you’re a snowbIrd don’t return to any unpleasant surprises. Damage from something like a burst pipe could be unrepairable if left unchecked for too long. Even worse, your home insurance may not cover damages if you didn’t take the necessary precautions, like having someone check in regularly. For more helpful home tips, visit AMAInsurance.ca/Home. AMA InsIder WInter 2018 9