Home Safety Tips- Checklist to secure your home
We continue the Southern Cross Group “must-know” tips related to home safety through this checklist to secure your house:
1.Check the efficiency of your door locking system
2.Consider investing in a security alarm system, CCTV and ensure regular maintenance is performed
3.Fire safety- are your smoke detectors batteries still working?
4.Prepare an emergency plan. Know the nearest escape routes, and the building plan especially if you live in a block of apartments. Share this plan with your family and make sure they understand it.
5.Do not leave the garage door open if you are not at home.
6.Light up the outdoor area and particularly pay attention to potential hiding spots. You can consider motion detection lights for instance.
7.Do not actively convey on social media and all people around you that you are planning to be away for some time. Only tell people you trust.
If you need further professional advice on electronic security and how to secure your home, contact us.