Home Safety Tips - Stop Crime at the House!

Home Safety Tips


1. Close & lock all doors; including cars and garages, whether you are home or not. Windows accessible from the exterior of the home should not be left open. This is just about the same as leaving your door wide open. (Extra Tip: Casement windows are the safest windows to use if you are building a home or replacing windows)

2. Have good lighting outside and inside your home. Many electrical companies have solar lighting that can brighten a 1/2 an acre or so.

3. Position lights to expose hiding places around shrubs, bushes, corners, garages and entrances

4. Be aware of how your residence appears from the outside. Example: drapes and shades

5. When leaving home, leave lights on inside your home - There are timer gadgets you can use to make your lights (tv, radio also) go on and off at certain times, showing consistent life in the residence.

6. Never leave a message on your answering machine stating you are not at home. "We are not available at the moment" or "we screen all of our calls" is acceptable.

8. Alarm warning window stickers and yard signs are good deterrents.

9. Leave more than one pair of shoes outside at the door

10. As much as possible, leave a vehicle in your driveway.