Halloween is mostly associated with the arrival of autumn bringing with it the exciting spirit of this holiday. In the heat of haunted house decorations and the trick or treat excitements you can forget how important it is to secure our homes.
Having a lot of people walking around your property can put your home in risk as accidents or break-ins can occur.
In order to have a safe Halloween we warmly recommend to follow these safety tips:
Keep your walkway and driveway well lit and easy to navigate
Creating authentic Halloween atmosphere in your house may seem tempting but it can pose some risks. It’s very important to make sure that your yard and doorway are well lit.
Children often to stray off the sidewalk so make sure that obstacles like plants, bikes and decorations are kept away from these areas.
An unlit front yard could attract thieves who might take advantage of this situation and break-in to your home.
By maintaining lighting in your front yard you will probably discourage them from feeling comfortable enough to enter your property. Installing CCTV system can also deter them.
Park your vehicles inside your garage to avoid car break-ins also to minimize the option of of it getting scratched or damaged by enthusiastic children celebrating the holiday.
Don’t Make It Obvious That Your Home Is Unattended
During the Halloween festivities while joining in the neighborhood celebrations it’s important to take steps to prevent your home from appearing unattended. This situation could potentially attract thieves who are looking for easy prey.
A simple way to create the impression that someone’s home is by leaving your lights on along with a the TV.
Monitoring your house CCTV cameras footage with you smartphone is an excellent idea and if you’re planning on being away out for a long period of time it might be a good idea to ask a trusted neighbor to keep an eye on your property. When going out make sure that all doors and windows are securely locked.
