Anyone else looking forward to vacation this year? Absolutely. Whether you hit the beach or head to a theme park, this summer will provide a lot of relief for a lot of people. But it could also create a lot of opportunity for a lot of burglars. TiTan Alarms wants to remind you of simple steps to improve your home security while on vacation.
Burglars Are Excited For Summer
What criminals will see during this pent-up vacation summer is block after block of empty houses full of valuables. We know from experience the danger people put themselves in when they make it obvious to crooks that no one is home. In an interview with Yahoo News, one police officer said “summer vacations are the prime time for burglars, especially if they know you’re out of town. “A lot of people, once they’re on vacation … they put on Facebook, ‘Having a good time in Florida!’ The only problem with that is, you need to check your settings. Anyone can see your Facebook and get the information.” When you are sharing about your life, you never know who you are sharing it with.
Before You Go On Vacation
So before you leave the Tulsa area for points elsewhere, there are some ways to protect yourself. Here are TiTan Alarms’ summer vacation security tips:
- Delivery & Mail Management: Even when you are at home, having a package on your porch can be a target for thieves. When you are out-of-town, that target grows as every day goes past. It’s important that you get your mail stopped and reschedule all of those product deliveries.
- Ask A Friend Or Family Member To Help Monitor: When you are making plans, it’s best to loop in your circle of friends and family just to let them know your schedule. As an additional measure of safety, ask them to check on your house to make sure there’s no trouble. The best way to do this is have them go by at different hours of the day over the course of your trip. Sometimes all it takes is asking for help and someone will volunteer.
- Monitor Your Home On Your Smartphone with help from TiTan Alarms: As the best and most experienced security company in the Tulsa area, TiTan offers a variety of solutions to make your home more secure 365 days a year. Even when you are away on your vacation, TiTan can set up a security system which includes an app on your phone. With the app you can monitor your home and even receive alerts while you continue your vacation.
Enjoying time with your family this summer is a priceless gift for almost everyone in 2021, but you can’t enjoy it fully with a head full of worries. Learn why Tulsa trusts TiTan for the gift of peace of mind. Call us for a free home security consultation before your vacation: 918-777-SAFE.