11/26/2019
How to avoid holiday diseasters.
Break-ins and thefts occur because people leave their cars and homes unlocked, and many times valuables such as purses, electronics and merchandise are left in plain sight.
A Park Smart routine that could save your life and lots of aggravation includes three easy steps:
Remove or secure valuables.Lock your vehicle.Take your keys with you.
Also, drivers should not leave a vehicle running, and children should not be left alone or unattended in a vehicle, and never leave a fire arm in your vehicle..
Tips for safe shopping, dress casually and comfortably and avoid wearing expensive jewelry.
Shop with a friend, and watch out for each other.
Shop during daylight hours, if possible.
Secure wallets or purses so they cannot be grabbed or lifted.
Put the purse strap over your body, and your wallet in a front pocket, for example.
Don’t carry large amounts of cash; safeguard your credit cards; and protect you PIN when you use a keypad.
Park in well-lit areas, and make a note of the lot and row number to make sure you remember where you parked.
Avoid parking next to vehicles with tinted windows.
Have your keys in hand for quick entry when returning to a parked car.
Keep an eye out for suspicious persons or activity.
Keep packages and valuables out of sight. When your car is filled with goodies, do a home drop-off and then return for additional shopping.
Tips for package delivery:
Online shopping creates deliveries, and the holidays bring out porch thieves who comb neighborhoods looking
Track deliveries by using email notifications.
Have the package picked up or delivered to a friend or relative who is available at delivery time.
Have deliveries sent to your office or workplace, or have them shipped to a location where the package can be held for pickup.
Tips to avoid burglary
Once your house is full of gifts, you might be advertising that your home is now a good target for burglars.
Don’t advertise what you bought or received by leaving boxes at the curb.
Break down boxes and dispose of them quickly.
Use caution on social media — don’t post about the great gifts you received.
If you're traveling have someone you trust check on your house while you’re gone. (FYI your local petsitter at gentle paws pet care would live to keep you safe)
Stop or have your newspaper or mail picked up.
Set an automatic timer for your lights and consider a timer to turn on a TV or radio to make it sound like someone is home.
Set alarms and double lock doors.