Remember to Stay Safe During the Holidays
The holiday season is anticipated all year round. It’s never fun to think of crime happening during the holidays, but unfortunately crimes do happen more during this time than other times of the year. Here are some helpful tips to remember during the holidays.
Be careful whom you share your holiday traveling plans with. Although it may be tempting to share your upcoming visit with your son’s family in Alaska when your cashier asks you about your holiday plans at the checkout counter, its best to leave traveling plans out of it. You never know who will overhear you and use it against you.
When you leave make sure your spare key is not in an easy to find spot. If you can quickly find it, so can a thief. Instead, leave the spare key with your house sitter or a trusted neighbor for any emergencies.
Be careful with your answering machine message. You shouldn’t leave a message explaining that you are away for the holiday. Instead, leave the traveling plans out of it and simply leave a festive greeting wishing the caller a happy holiday.
Call up your alarm company to let them know that you will be traveling out of town. Let them know how long you will be gone and when you are planning to return. It’s also a good time to give them your contact information so they can reach you in case they need to.
Don’t put an ad out for a house sitter. If you can’t find a family member or friend to house sit for you, find a professional house-sitting service. Putting an ad in the classifieds will make your home a target for potential thieves.
When you do find a house sitter, keep them up to speed. Give them photographs of any people that may be coming to your home so they can easily recognize those who belong and those who don’t. If you have any changes for your plans alert them as soon as possible so they have as much information as they can.
Don’t forget the normal details that are helpful to keep your home looking lived in. Set your Christmas lights on a timer so they continue to go off during the night. Ask a neighbor or friend to pickup your papers and mail, and arrange for someone to mow your lawn.
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