Burglaries often occur when occupants are away on vacation and homes are left unattended. However, a break-in may occur even when occupants are gone for only a short period of time as well.
A good rule of thumb is not to let your house look unoccupied. There are a number of things you can do:
- Leave a light or lights on when you're away, preferably with an automatic timing device.
- Use an automatic timing device on a radio, stereo or television while gone. Your home will "sound" occupied.
- Stop deliveries, such as mail and newspaper while you are gone on vacation.
- Consider forwarding your telephone calls to your cell phone or another number where your calls will be answered while away.
- Arrange for lawn care with a trusted individual while on vacation.
- Don't let strangers know when you'll be away.
- Have police or a trusted neighbor check your home.
- Insure your possessions and keep an up-to-date inventory.
- Store your valuables in a safe deposit box.
- Install a burglar alarm system.
- Trim shrubs and trees close to the house.
- Secure your home with quality locks on doors and windows.
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