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title: Gateway Insurance Network Blog
description: Read Gateway Insurance Network blog for helpful information and tips about all things insurance.
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# Insurance Blog

## Gateway Insurance Network

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[**IS MY HOME COVERED IF A TORNADO STRIKES?** — **There’s no place like home – and it’s yours, so make sure you protect it.** Few weather events can cause sudden, widespread damage like a tornado. From broken tree limbs and flying debris to houses lifted from their foundations, these violent storms are sometimes powerful enough to destroy entire… — Oct 29, 2021](/blog/2021/is-my-home-covered-if-a-tornado-strikes)

[**4 Tips to Enjoy Your Backyard Safely This Summer** — With summer back in full swing, it’s time to have some backyard fun – especially since many people are spending a lot of time together at home. And summer may not feel complete without the classic backyard barbecue and poolside party. — However, to make sure there are no home hazards in sight and… — Sep 27, 2021](/blog/2021/4-tips-to-enjoy-your-backyard-safely-this-summer)

[**How To Change a Flat Tire** — No matter how carefully you drive, you can get a flat tire at any time, so it’s best to be prepared. Sure, cellphones make help more accessible, but you don’t want to be caught with no reception and no way of changing your tire. — Fortunately, changing a tire is likely easier than you think. By… — Sep 2, 2021](/blog/2021/how-to-change-a-flat-tire)

[**How to Choose and Place a Fire Extinguisher** — Having a fire extinguisher in your home is a good idea — it could save your life in the unfortunate event of a fire. With many options to choose from, how do you know which one to buy? The first thing to understand is that different types of fire extinguishers are designed for distinct types of… — Aug 27, 2021](/blog/2021/how-to-choose-and-place-a-fire-extinguisher)

[**Summertime Travel Tips** — **Keep Your Tires Inflated** — High temperatures can negatively affect tire pressure, so it’s important to ensure that your tires are properly inflated. When your tires are underinflated, they’re more likely to overheat in the summer. Overheated tires can produce greater incidences of blowouts, causing… — Jul 29, 2021](/blog/2021/summertime-travel-tips)

[**4 Valuable Tips for Traveling Safely With Your Pets** — For many people, pets are just as much a part of the family as humans! Since our pets are valued family members, it's important to consider their safety while traveling. Whether they're traveling with you to the in-laws for the next holiday, or just traveling to the vet, we have a few important… — Jul 27, 2021](/blog/2021/4-valuable-tips-for-traveling-safely-with-your-pets)

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