Madison Park

Security While On Vacation

Enjoy Your Trip And Don't Spend Time Worrying

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS

HOME SECURITY WHILE ON VACATION
DON¡¦T LET A THIEF RUIN YOUR VACATION



??| If you are going away for an extended period of time, consider hiring a
¡§ House sitter ¡¨
??| Do not publicize the fact that you are going on vacation
??| Put lights and a radio on timers
??| Keep shrubbery from blocking the view of doors and windows
??| Burn an outside light all night, not just when you go away
??| Lock garbage cans in a storage room, or have someone share his/her garbage with you while you are gone
??| Leave window coverings as they normally would be
??| Do not stop deliveries! Have a neighbor pick them up for you, as well as circulars that accumulate by the front door.
??| Make arrangements to have the lawn cut while you are away
??| Turn your telephone ring down to low or turn on the answering machine
??| Lock all doors (including garage doors), windows and screens before leaving
??| Store items such as lawn furniture, garden tools and hanging baskets in a secure area of your residence
??| Ask neighbors to look out for your residence while you are away. Tell them which lights will be left on.
??| Consider asking a neighbor to park a vehicle in your driveway during your absence
??| Leave a phone number with a neighbor where you can be contacted in case of an emergency
??| Call the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (353-1000) and request a zone check