Staying Safe During The Holiday Season
Unfortunately this time of year not everyone has a “peace on earth, joy to the world” attitude, so at Secured Security we want to send a friendly reminder on tips to stay safe this holiday season.
The holiday season can become stressful and busy with all the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties, visitors, and family events. It can easy to let your guard down and forget to take caution in protecting yourself and your family.
The obvious, but one of the most important duties, always ensure ALL doors and windows are locked. In addition, setting lights in your home to turn on with a timer during our you are not home will give the vision to an intruder that someone is likely to be home. Its also important to not leave any expensive household items or wrapped gifts in plain view from the outside of your home. If you are away from home during the holidays, make sure you have a trusted person such as a neighbour regularly inspect your property and remove all newspapers from your front door.
Secured Security also recognises the importance of personal security. Be observant of your surroundings, and of anyone who approaches you. Carry little cash if possible and try to avoid wearing expensive looking jewellery. Avoid walking alone after dark. If you find yourself in a situation walking in the dark, try to find well lit areas that are populated.
At Secured Security, we also want to remind you of Internet safety since there is an abundance of scams and fraudulent emails circling the globe. We suggest that you do not click on links in an unsolicited email as they may contain harmful viruses. Be skeptical of anyone who represents themselves as being from a charitable organization and asking for donations through email or social networking sites. If you do choose to donate, make sure you verify the legitimacy of the organization beforehand. If you participate on social media site, avoid posting that you are on vacation, or are out at a party for the night. Posting your whereabouts could make your home an open invitation to thieves.
We at Secured Security want you all to have a safe and happy holiday season. We invite any questions or comments to be emailed to us at info@securedsecurity.com
Happy Holidays
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