Stay Safe During the Holidays: 3 Security Tips for the Season The holidays are an ideal time to celebrate with family and friends, but unfortunately, they are also a time when greater numbers of burglaries and break-ins occur. While we are busy shopping and attending holiday parties, or out of town visiting with family, our homes are prime targets for break-ins. The following tips can help you keep your home and its contents safe this holiday season. 1. Do not neglect basic security measures. Lock your doors and windows even when you are at home, and if you do not already have deadbolts on your doors, have them installed. Although most burglars prefer to enter an unoccupied home to avoid getting caught in the act, a break-in can happen when you are sleeping. Place your Christmas tree away from any windows, and close your window coverings at night and when you go out, so would-be thieves do not have an easy view of tempting gifts and other valuables. Install motion-activated ...
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