- Have good locks on all doors and windows and USE THEM!
- Ask a neighbor to watch the house while you are away. It is a good idea to to leave your vacation address and telephone number with your neighbor so you can be reached in case of an emergency.
- Never leave your house key hidden outside your home.
- Stop all deliveries, or arrange for a neighbor to pick up your mail, newspapers and packages.
- Arrange for someone to mow your lawn, rake your leaves and maintain the yard to give the home a lived-in look.
- Plug in timers to turn on lights, a radio or television on and off at appropriate times. This helps to disguise that you are away.
- Don't announce your absence on the answering machine.
- Leave your blinds, curtains and shades in there normal position. Don't close them unless that is what you do normally.
- Engrave your valuables as recommended in Operation I.D. This simple step will allow your stolen property to be identified and returned to you if recovered by the police.
Hope this helps you to have a safe and relaxing vacation. I will be putting more posts on self defense, personal protection, home protection, safety
