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Five Simple Steps to Better Home Security During the Thanksgiving Holiday
Oh, the joys of Thanksgiving. For those who live close to home and don’t need to spend time rushing through airports or caught in rush-hour traffic, the holiday means a relaxing meal with the whole family. For others who have to spend time in transit or might get stressed out with all relatives together in one room, Thanksgiving can be a bit more overwhelming. But the fact is that no matter the kind of celebration happening, it’s important for homeowners to prepare accordingly before hitting the road. After all, vacant houses so close to the holidays are a beacon for robbers and criminals, and the proper home security measures are essential to making sure that one’s own house is not a target.
Fortunately, making smart choices and keeping houses safe doesn’t take that much extra effort. Aside from one’s own common sense, here are five simple steps to better home security during the Thanksgiving holiday. No matter where you live, these tips can make all the difference.
#1 – For those staying home, not leaving food items unattended in the oven is crucial. Too often, the stress of preparing a gigantic holiday dinner leads to the chefs of the house jetting off to the grocery store or market for a last-minute ingredient, only to find out that someone forgot to turn the oven down and there are clouds of smoke pouring out of the kitchen. Avoid this by being sure that all food items, especially those on grills or in ovens, are attended to at all times. And for heaven’s sake, don’t try to deep-fry a turkey under any circumstances!
#2 – Leave a car in the driveway when traveling if possible. Some families can accomplish this, while some cannot. But there’s nothing that keeps robbers at bay quite like thinking someone is home, and when it comes to home security, an automobile implies that there is someone within the house. This can be a great deterrent, so try it if at all possible.
#3 – Have proper survival supplies in the car if driving in a chilly climate for long distances. For anyone who is spending time in an automobile getting from one home to another, it’s important to have water and blankets in case of any trouble. Getting a car checked out before driving thousands of miles is also a smart choice, particularly if the weather’s getting chilly. And keep cell phones charged and ready to make calls while on the road for a long time, too.
#4 – Set the home security system before leaving the house. Whether jetting away for Thanksgiving dinner in the same town and returning the same night or hitting the road for a few days, it’s important to have protection in place. So take the couple of seconds required to ensure that the alarm is on and ready to go, and enjoy dinner without stressing out about the safety of a house while not there.
#5 – Turn off space heaters and turn down radiators. For most Americans, Thanksgiving means chillier weather, which means turning on heating devices. The trouble is that left unattended, these can start fires, which can be even more devastating for a home that’s empty than a robber intent on breaking in. Unplug space heaters and turn down radiators of all types to ensure that there is an unscathed home to return to after Thanksgiving dinner.
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