It's time to make vacation plans, but did you remember the little things that have to be taken care of before you leave? Making plans and reservations are the easy parts of preparing for your R&R as well as remembering what to pack and take along for the trip. Don't forget to make arrangements for the security of your home while your away enjoying yourself. There's nothing worse than coming home from all the fun you had on vacation to find out you have been a victim of crime. Here's some inexpensive tips to help you prepare you for your vacation.
Home burglary is an inevitable fact of life for residents of many inner cities and suburbs. Rural homes, because of their isolation, are also ideal targets for thieves. Making your home look occupied when your not at home will discourage burglars. Whether you own or rent a house, apartment or condominium.....using common sense and simple, inexpensive time control devises will make your home more secure. Your home becomes more vulnerable when you are gone for an extended period of time. The following suggestions will make your home more secure :
* Make sure all lamps, radios, and televisions on timers are functional and switched ON. Set the timers to round-the-clock schedules.
* Adjust blinds and draperies to make the house appear occupied.
* Remove ladders from sight and lock them away.
* Notify the police department of the dates of your absence.
* Arrange for a relative, trusted friend, or trusted neighbor to check your home regularly.
* Ask neighbors not to tell strangers or repairmen of your absence.
* Arrange to have your mail forwarded and held to the post office, or have a trusted neighbor retrieve it daily.
* Cancel newspapers and all other deliveries, or arrange for a trusted neighbor to pick them up.
* Arrange to have your lawn mowed or your snow shoveled.
* Put jewelry, furs, cameras, coin collections, etc. in a safe deposit box or other secure place.
* List all valuables home contents with serial numbers, purchased dates and prices. Keep the list in a safety deposit box or other secure place.
* DO NOT leave house keys anywhere outside of the house. Leave a key with a trusted neighbor, in case of emergency.
* Leave telephone number where you can be reached with person who will be checking on your house, in case of emergency.
* DO NOT leave a note on the door which may indicate your absence.
* Check all doors and make sure they are locked and secure.
* Test all alarms.....fire and home security.....to make sure they are functional.
These are all common sense tips that need not be overlooked. Performing this check list will give you a better sense of security while you are enjoying your vacation.
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