• Install quality locks such as deadbolts on all doors. This includes front and back doors, garage doors, gates, and sliding glass doors. Remember to secure out buildings and pool gates as well.
• Secure all windows with window locks.
• Never leave or hide spare keys outside the home.
• Always keep your doors locked, even while you are home.
• Install a home security system.
• Remove bushes and trees from the front and sides of the home. They provide cover for criminals.
• Use security motion detection lighting outside the home.
• Install covers and locks on outside fuse boxes.
• Use smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home, and check them frequently.
• Have at least one fire extinguisher in the home and another in the garage, and keep them charged and serviced according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Have easy access to emergency kits. Keep them stocked with flashlights, first aid supplies, batteries, food, water, shoes, clothes, and cash.
• Be aware of what information you unknowingly provide online.
• When selling cars or other items to strangers, meet in a well-lit busy parking lot, preferably with security. Never give you home address or other personal information.
• Always keep your cell phone fully charged and invest in an extra solar or personal
• Secure all windows with window locks.
• Never leave or hide spare keys outside the home.
• Always keep your doors locked, even while you are home.
• Install a home security system.
• Remove bushes and trees from the front and sides of the home. They provide cover for criminals.
• Use security motion detection lighting outside the home.
• Install covers and locks on outside fuse boxes.
• Use smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home, and check them frequently.
• Have at least one fire extinguisher in the home and another in the garage, and keep them charged and serviced according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Have easy access to emergency kits. Keep them stocked with flashlights, first aid supplies, batteries, food, water, shoes, clothes, and cash.
• Be aware of what information you unknowingly provide online.
• When selling cars or other items to strangers, meet in a well-lit busy parking lot, preferably with security. Never give you home address or other personal information.
• Always keep your cell phone fully charged and invest in an extra solar or personal