STEP 1 - LIST ALL VALUABLES

In addition to listing it is recommended that you etch all property in two places with your drivers license number and the state abbreviation. EXAMPLE: KY 1000000

For non descriptive articles such as jewelry, coins, antiques, etc;

• Photograph the articles.

• List the information needed on the back of the pictures.

• Once you have completed the information, store this document with other important papers in a safe place.

STEP 2 - DOOR & WINDOW SECURITY

All exterior doors should be secured with the following:

• Quality single cylinder deadbolt, with 1" throw, for solid doors.

• Quality double cylinder deadbolt, with 1" throw, for glass style doors.

• 190 degree peephole or interviewing grill to view front.

• Hinge studs for the hinges.

• Heavy-duty lock strike with 4" screws.

All casement and louvered windows should be secured with the following:

• Casement lock device.
• Louver window "S" style anti-movement device.
• Security grill bars.

All sliding glass doors should be secured with the following to prevent vertical and horizontal movement:

• Anti-lift devices.

• Patio security pin.

• Keyed patio door lock.

• Charlie bar.

All wood style windows should be secured with the following:

• Keyed sash window lock.

• Ventilation window lock.

• Wood or metal rods in window track.

All metal style windows should be secured with the following to prevent vertical or horizontal movement:

• Anti-lift devices.

• Thumb turn locking devices.

• Keyed sliding window locks.

All garage doors should be secured with the following:

• Heavy duty padlock covering.

• Garage slide bolt.

• Quality padlock for the garage slide bolt.

• Cane bolt on the lower inside center into cement floor.

Exterior lighting;

• Place 40 watt bulb at the front entrance, 60 watt bulbs at back & side entrances.

• In addition, place flood lights under eave corners.


Interior lighting;

• Place lights & timers in rooms that would give the appearance of normal living habits.

• Radios and TV's can be tied into the timer circuits also.

• Place smoke detectors where you and family members can be alerted quickly.

• Secure valuables and important documents in a fire-rated safe, or fire proof safety deposit box.

• Keep a fire extinguisher on each floor of your home and be sure each family member can use it.

• Keep any firearms in a safe vault.

STEP 5 - ADDITIONAL SECURITY STEPS

• Place emergency numbers near phones.

• Lock outside power and fuse boxes.

• Trim shrubbery to provide good visibility.

• Join the neighborhood awareness programs.

• If you live alone, be sure that exterior mailbox name plates conceal that fact.

• Inform a trusted neighbor when you are going to be away for any length of time.

• Also, inform the newspaper delivery service, milkman, post office, etc.

• Never open a door without knowing who is there.

• Do not admit strangers.

• Be alert to strangers in your neighborhood. Jot down license numbers, car descriptions & description of persons.

• For extra protection, install a burglar & fire alarm system.

• For additional window protection - install wrought-iron bars, but only with panic exit releases.