November 10, 2018

Going on Vacation

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If you are going on vacation it is especially important to make your home appear inhabited. To fully protect your home you will need to enlist the help of trusted neighbours, family and friends. Here are some things that you can do:

Stop all mail delivery.
Arrange for a neighbour to cut the grass or shovel snow.
Cancel all deliveries during the time you will be away.
Maintain normal lighting patterns by using electronic timers.
Ask a neighbour to put one of their garbage bags in front of your house on collection day.
Leave a radio on, with a timer if necessary to simulate normal use.
Ask a neighbour to park in your driveway.
Arrange for neighbours to pick up flyers.
Don’t talk about your vacation plans with strangers or service people.
Use your work address on your luggage tags so a potential burglar won’t know where your empty house is.
If practical, remove valuables from your home. Small valuables should be stored in a safety deposit box.
Lock garage door.

Note: Before you leave, you should tell someone you trust:

That you will be away
How long you will be absent
Whether or not you will have a house sitter
The number where you can be reached

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