As more and more people live alone and enjoy the freedom and personal space, it is important to be aware of the risks and responsibilities that come with this. Here’s is some basic tips to protect yourselves, these are equally relevant to an older person living alone and to a young person moving out of parents’ home and to a place of his/her own.
Lock your doors: Make it a habit to lock the doors every time come from outside. A lot of burglars gain access by simply checking if doors and windows are locked. With no one else to check, you can easily forget to lock it before going to bed. Also close and lock windows, especially the kitchen windows after finishing cooking, and windows and doors of any other rooms that you do not use on a daily basis.
Curtains and Blinds: Close them when you are not in the room. Do not leave lights on in a room with curtains open, and let any wandering eyes to see your possessions. A lot of burglars are just opportunists and don’t give them temptations.
Lights: Consider getting a motion triggered security light system fitted that may put people off. If not have some outdoor lights fitted, so when you hear any noises outside, turn then on and put off any unwanted visitors. For further security, consider getting a CCTV system fitted by us. Our CCTV systems records footage in day and night and you should be able view live footage on TV or on your smart phone.
Social Media Security: We wrote about the security threats posed by social media before as well. If you live alone, and let the world knowing you live alone is not a great idea. Even worse is letting someone know you are working late or out for the evening, or away on holiday. Try not to post photos of your expensive possessions either.
Neighbours: Get to know them. Not always easy, but definitely worth getting to know the right neighbours, who can look out for each other. Good neighbours should be able to keep an eye on your place when you are away.
Alarm System: Nothing puts a burglar off like a working alarm system. Consider getting a good quality intruder alarm system fitted by one of our professional engineers. They not only put thieves off, they also provide you the peace of mind. Consider the new generation Yale Smart Home Alarm system which has features that can be specially designed for Lone Occupant use. The idea is that you will be able to roam freely around the room, while the alarm system will monitor .
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