Home Safety Checklist
Home Safety Checklist
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Get Reliable Locks
Install 1-Inch deadbolt locks on all exterior doors and windows when leaving your home at night.
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Secure Sliding Doors
Burglar proof your patio doors by setting a pipe or metal bar in the bottom track of the door slide.
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Close Garage Doors
Your garage offers direct access to your home. Be sure to close it after entering and exiting, and keep it closed while you’re home.
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Use The 'Always Home' Illusion
If you plan to be away for an extended period of time, leave a tv or stereo on as if someone is still at home.
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Don't Hide Spare Keys
Don’t leave extra keys in obvious outdoor locations. Share a spare with a neighbor or someone you trust instead.
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Use A safety Deposit Box
When your valuables aren’t in use, keep them in a safety deposit box to ensure they are out of a potential intruder’s reach.