Leaving house unattended
We are going on our first extended trip (for us - 2 months) - Do you shut off your house water and propane or leave them on while gone? Electricity is a no brainer but was wondering about the others....
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ken56 wrote:
Call you electric utility provider and tell them you are going to be on an extended vaca. We had gotten home after a 2 month trip and so happens I see a utility truck pull in my driveway. I go ask him what's up and he says he's here to change my meter. He says there's been unusual activity, like lack of normal usage. So I tell him we have been gone for 2 months and there is no problem with the meter. He went and checked the seal on the meter and then said bye.
Call your credit card co. too and let them know what states you will be in and how long your going to be gone. Out of state activity on a CC is a red flag for fraud. They know your buying patterns. Have fun on the trip.
Your comment about the credit card is a good one and I have had my bank call me a couple of times when we were on our various road trips about large charges made large distances from home. I even had my bank card at an ATM held once at a remote location until I went inside and proved who I was. This for BOA ATM and Chase Visa credit card.
Larry
