1. Have your vacation planned out. Know where you are going and where you should be at certain times.
2. Take phone numbers of relatives or friends with you in case of
emergencies that arise.
3. Make sure you pack flashlights and flares in your travel kit.
4. Inform only a trusted neighbor and police of your travel plans. Then
they can watch your home while you're gone.
5. Don't leave extra keys under door mats or flower pots. Instead, give
them to the trusted neighbor watching your home.
6. Stop deliveries, such as milk, paper and mail.
7. Make provisions for someone to cut your lawn.
8. Have your neighbors check the inside of your home daily and change the
position of window coverings every few days.
9. Keep records of the serial numbers of each major valuable purchased
with you or in a safe place. (Photo or engrave)
10. Use electric timers that will automatically turn interior and exterior
lights on or off.
11. Double check all windows and doors for total security. Secure all areas of weakness before you leave.
1. Don't leave your keys with parking attendant.
2. Carry a smoke & intrusion alarm with you while staying in a motel
or hotel.
3. Lock car doors at all times.
4. Do not leave valuables (camera, money, jewelry, etc.) in hotel room or
exposed in your vehicle.
5. Witness all repair work of your vehicle, if necessary and possible.
6. Don't flash money or valuables around. Carry small dollars and change,
etc.
7. Don't let strangers borrow your property.
8. Don't leave children unattended while shopping or when going out for a
short time.
9. Carry a portable travel lock for additional security at hotel doors.
1. Check all doors and windows to be sure no intrusion attempts were made
while you were away.
2. Make sure everything is in its right place.
3. Start deliveries again.
4. Let neighbors know you are home.
5. RELAX!