Safety tips to protect your home
v Keep interior lights on while you are away.
v Make sure all windows are protected with secure locks.
v Secure windows and sliding glass doors with a steel, or wood brace.
v Keep bushes and trees trimmed to prevent possible hiding places.
v Keep emergency numbers near all telephones.
v It is not advisable to leave a key hidden outside of your home. If absolutely necessary, place the key in a very discrete location.
v Don’t leave your keys out, whether in your home, office, etc. where someone can steal or duplicate them.
v Make sure you have accessible, working flashlights.
v Leave the television or radio on to give the appearance of someone being at home.
v Keep your garage door closed and the entry door, from your garage into your house, locked.
v Consider getting a dog; barking dogs usually discourage burglars.
v Install the following safety features:
v Leave your family name off your door and mailbox. A well-known burglary tactic is to call Information to obtain the homeowner’s telephone number.
