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Plan Ahead --- It's Vacation Time
Mike McCartin
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Vacation time should be an opportunity to relax and enjoy some "worry-free" leisure time. Here are some basic security tips that may help take the anxiety out of being away from home:
- Use timers to turn lights and a radio on and off at appropriate times, both day and night. Tuning into "talk" radio stations helps to give the impression that someone is at home.
- Leave shades, blinds and drapes in the same position that you would if you were home.
- Locks all doors and windows, paying particular attention to the basement, garage, attic and sliding glass doors.
- Turn off the water, gas and any electric for appliances that won't be needed while you are away.
- Make sure the message on your answering machine does not indicate that you are on vacation.
- Ask a neighbor to check on your house and get your mail or arrange for house sitter. Be sure to leave a phone number with someone of where you can be reached on vacation.
- Have someone mow your lawn.
- Stop newspaper delivery or have someone get the paper.
- Notify the police if you plan to be away for an extended period of time.
- Do not hide a house key outside -- burglars know where to look.
- Consider investing in an alarm system.
Enjoy your vacation!
Source: Pennsylvania Association of Mutual Insurance Companies |
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