Home safety tips to keep you and you property safe at home
Published23 February, 2018
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Home should be a place where you and your family can enjoy safety and security.
Criminals are often opportunists, and will will target homes with poor home security to steal belongings.
You can secure your home by taking a few simple steps which will significantly lower the risk of your home being the target of thieves.
Here are some simple steps we all can take to protect our home.
Secure your home
Fit quality security doors, windows, locks, alarms, lighting and warning signs
Secure all windows and doors
Activate your alarm, smoke detectors and security lighting
Lock your gates, sheds and garages
Check your home
Ensure your street number is clearly visible
Keep trees and shrubs trimmed to improve visibility around your home
Lock away items such as ladders, tools and gardening equipment
Don’t leave spare keys outside the home
Don’t leave valuables, mobile devices or keys (home or vehicle) in clear view
Mark valuable property and record details
When away from home
Use a timer to activate an internal light or radio to give the impression someone is home
Have family, a trusted friend or neighbour check on your home. Inform them of your travel plans, park a vehicle in the driveway, collect the garbage bins and mail
Consider redirecting your mail, newspapers and deliveries
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