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The Benefits of Using GPS When Traveling

Whether it be going to the nearby gas station in Plano, TX or taking a trip across the country, you will want to make sure that you are always equipped with a GPS system. The technology integrated into GPS systems is phenomenal and has even been known to save lives. Here is a quick look at three advantages you’ll gain when using a GPS when traveling. 

Emergency Relief

A GPS can prove to be of the utmost value in a number of situations that life may throw your way. For instance, during a natural disaster, hurricane, or tornado, law enforcement and emergency services can use the GPS navigation system in your car or cell phone to locate you. In fact, cell phone and car navigational systems that have GPS capabilities have proven themselves to be extremely helpful in terms of finding natural disaster victims in a quick and efficient manner. This small but very powerful tool has saved many lives. 

Directions

A GPS device is equipped with locations and maps of the world. Tablet PCs and smartphones use GPS to pinpoint locations and give step-by-step directions from one location to the next. A GPS can even alert you if you have made a wrong turn, as well as give you updated route information. Another feature of GPS systems is that they can help you locate the closest hospital and find local restaurants. With a GPS, there is no need to pull the paper map out of the glove box. Simply type in the location or destination you are wanting to reach, and the GPS will provide you with precise directions on how to get there. 

Avoiding Traffic

Traffic can either make or break your trip, but having a GPS while traveling can make your trip a breeze. Today’s GPS systems have the ability to provide you with will real-time traffic updates and will instruct you to take alternate routes that make your trips more efficient.

Protect Yourself Today

In addition to protecting yourself with a GPS system, you’ll also want to make sure your car has proper auto insurance. To learn more about this type of insurance, please contact Paragon Independent Insurance Agency. serving the Plano, TX area. 

Are my shed and other yard property covered on my homeowners policy?

If you own a home in Plano, TX, you may already have a homeowners insurance policy through the Paragon Independent Insurance Agency. If you do, you may have some questions about what specifically is covered under your policy. 

Of course, your physical home and personal items are covered, including furniture, clothing, appliances and many other possessions. Your attached garage will likewise be covered, as will other property inside it, up to certain limits. But what about the property which is not physically enclosed by your house? 

Sheds or other structures on your property will almost certainly be covered by your homeowner’s policy. You can add an outdoor storage space to keep sports or lawn care equipment, and it will be protected against losses the same as the property inside your home. Fencing is another kind of property homeowners insurance will cover. 

However, it is important to let your real estate agent know the details of these structures, including how much they are worth. Just as you need to make an inventory of your other items in your home like your television and other valuables, you will need to make sure your agent knows about these.

You will also want to make sure that this other property is insured up to its full value, as there are limits on any policy. The amount you can recover for other structures may be limited, but the best way to find out for sure is to read your policy and talk to your agent. 

If you have any questions or would like to purchase a policy to protect your home in Plano, TX, feel free to contact the Paragon Independent Insurance Agency today. 

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