Home Security Before Leaving Home
Home Security Before Leaving Home
Check all windows and doors to make sure they are closed and locked.
Make sure your motion sensitive lighting is turned on.
Retrieve the mail and newspaper from the front of your home.
If you are going to be gone for a period of time let you neighbors know. In addition tell them who should and shouldnt be around the home while you are gone. Neighbors are an important part of your home security plan.
Set your home security alarm. Police reports show numerous cases where home security systems were in place, just not activated.
If you are leaving for an extended period of time let your home security monitoring service know.
Set lights up on timers to activate at different times in the night. This gives the impression someone is home.
These few simple tips will greatly increase the security and safety of your home. Take these steps each time you leave home as part of your overall home security plan.