Have you seen the movie Home Alone? Two burglars looking to break into a house when they find out the family’s going on vacation.ÂÂ
If you’re going on a vacation this summer, the first thing you’ll want to ensure (unlike in Home Alone) is that you’re not leaving anyone behind. Once you know all your little ones are packed and ready to go you’ll want to make sure your house will be safe and burglary free while you’re away.
Here are a few safety tips to follow to ensure your home is safe during your vacation.
Only tell your trusted neighbors and family members that you’re going away. Don’t announce this to too many people as you never know who may overhear or take advantage of the situation. Try to only let a few trusted relatives for friends know. Give them a key (never leave it under the doormat or under a plant pot) to check on your house regularly.
Have them collect mail. A bundle of unopened mail is a sure way to let the world know you’re not home. The person taking care of your home while you’re away should make sure they place the mail inside daily as well as any newspapers, magazines or leaflets.
They should also water the plants and just keep the outside area of the house generally tidy. If you’re going away for a long time have them cut the front lawn if it grows too long.
Another good tip is to have someone move the position of the blinds or curtains every few days. Drawn curtains for several weeks are a sure sign that no one is home. You can also leave the front porch light on. Try to get one that’s either on an automatic timer which goes on in the evenings and turns off in the morning or even better get a motion sensitive light.
Unplug all electrical appliances and turn off computers and the gas supply before leaving. This is an extra added safety measure to help prevent a fire while you’re away.ÂÂ
And lastly, make sure you leave a note in a central area in your house for your relatives and neighbors with all your contact details. So that if there is an emergency they’ll be able to contact you easily. It’s also a good idea to leave your return date and time so that they know when to expect you.
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