Festive
Season Security
The year
has passed by in a flash and a blur, and in the rush to plan holidays and a
good social we normally forget about basic security precautions .There is
usually see an upturn in crime over the next month and here are a few basic
tips to help keep you safe this Christmas season.
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Advise
us if you are going away/closing down, and ensure that you supply us with
details of your key holders to contact in emergency, and who is staying on the
property.
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Ask
your neighbours to keep an eye on your home if you do not have a guard, and
give them our 24 hour numbers.
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Ask
your neighbour or a friend to collect your post.
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Make
sure your alarm system is working properly.
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Make sure you have good battery back up to prevent the alarm dying
in a power cut. (If you alarm activates when ZESA goes off and on this is
a sign of a POOR battery )
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If
you have a house sitter make sure they know how to use the alarm properly.
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Lock
up early if you are at home and activate the alarm.
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Keep
gates closed and locked .Deny entry unless you are sure of identity and purpose
of visit
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Make
use of alarm systems during the day if you are going out and double check that
you have locked up securely before leaving home
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Remove
valuables from sight if you can ( laptops, phones decoders etc)
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Never
leave keys on the inside of glass doors
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Make
sure your external lights are working, preferably on a timer
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Do
not leave tools like shovels and ladders outside- they can be used to gain
entry or as weapons!
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Avoid
holding large sums of cash either at home or when travelling.
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Park
in well lit and preferably guarded areas. Do not leave valuables on display.
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Test
your Cell Phone Panic and make sure you are registered before you go away. You
can then call for assistance anywhere in the country with cell coverage.
We have
staff on call in each centre, and a duty Director, 24 hours a day. If you run
into difficulty, or just need advice please call. If you feel we are NOT giving
you the service you need please do not hesitate to call me on the number below.
Finally travel
safely, and have a peaceful and happy Christmas and New Year.
Thank you
for using Safeguard
Sincerely,
Andrew
Mallon
0772 422
679
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