Safety During the Holidays
It is no fun having to worry about the safety of your home during the holidays. Unfortunately, crime can be a threat during the season because of the amount of empty homes because of traveling. Here are some helpful safety tips for this holiday season.
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 find a house sitter keep them updated. Use your camera to take quick pictures of dog walkers, garden crewmembers, and anyone else who will be frequenting your home. Share these pictures with your house sitter with their information so they know whom to expect while you are away.
It’s also important to not forget to do the small details with keeping your home look lived in. Make arrangements for your papers and mail to be picked up, and your lawn mowed. Keep your Christmas lights on a timer so they continue to go off while you are gone.
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