Home Security for the Holidays
We are approaching the holiday season. During the holiday season, unoccupied homes filled with new or unopened gifts are inviting targets for thieves. A poll revealed that 60 percent of homeowners going away on vacation worry that their home will be broken into while they are away. There are several points to consider before leaving home for a week or two during the holiday season, or even for just an extended weekend. The first is to make a friend, neighbor or family member aware of your plans and have them visit the house several times during your vacation. They should remove newspapers, mail, or packages from sight and check the entire property. Unclaimed mail is a major indicator to many burglars that a family is away for the holidays.