HESSEQUA NEWS - Getting things in order ahead of the festive season is the best way to avoid the last-minute rush and resulting mishaps.
Every year there is an increase in incidents of house and vehicle break-ins just before the festive season, so it is important to get your security in order, to take certain precautions and get organised.
Top 11 security tips
- Ensure that your alarm is in working order.
- Ensure there are no gaps in your fence or unintentional points of access to your home.
- Connecting outdoor lights to timers and motion sensors act as an additional deterrent.
- Two weeks before you leave for your holiday, advise your security company of your holiday plans.
- Inform your neighbours and Neighbourhood Watch of your holiday plans so that they can keep an eye on your property while you are away.
- Stop all newspaper and other deliveries and arrange that someone collects your post while you are away.
- If you have hired a housesitter, teach them how to use your alarm system correctly.
- Make sure that all bushes or trees close to your doors and garage are trimmed, to avoid the possibility of intruders hiding behind them
- Be discreet when packing your car, do so behind closed doors, if possible in your garage.
- Do a quick once-over before you set off. Double check that you have locked and secured all windows and doors – sliding doors can be secured simply by placing a piece of timber cut to size in the sliding rail.
- Don't leave ladders, spades or tools outside as these can be excellent break-in tools. Ensure that cellphones, valuables and remote controls for automatic gates and garage doors are not left lying around.
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