Vacation Home Security

So you're going on vacation and want your house and contents to be safe and secure while you're gone? Well here are some tips that will reduce you odd's of becoming a victim:

Cancel all regular deliveries

• Papers
• Coupons
• Get a neighbour to take in any free papers & circulars.

Before leaving see that;

• All outside doors, garages & tool sheds are locked.
• If you have a  ladder has to be left out make sure it locked an can't be used to enter your house with..
• Turn off gas & water supplies when on extended trips (contact a qualified plumber).
• Arrange for you pets to be looked after
• Have someone cut the lawn in your absense.
• Let a reliable neighbour have a key to remove mail and papers from view and to keep an eye on the property for you when you are away.

• Deposit all valuables such as jewellery in a safety deposit box or with trusted friends.
• Do not lock any internal doors. In the event of a break-in it will mean more damage.
• Try to make the house look occupied. Use a time switch for lighting a main room or hallway.
• If your TV or stereo has a timer, use it. This will also makes your home look occupied.
  

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Updated October 26, 1997 01:01 AM