What do security tips and Halloween have to do with each other? Well, everything really. Halloween is one of those times when it’s hard to determine what looks suspicious and what doesn’t. People are all out and about, adults and kids alike, dressed in their Halloween duds. And that alone makes what would normally seem odd, seem normal. Along with strange behaviors that might accompany the costume, not to mention that we open our doors to anyone and everyone who comes by. Halloween is a thief’s dream! So who’s to say what might look unusual on Halloween?
Here are a few Halloween security tips you should never ignore.
Keep Your Garage Doors Closed
An open garage door is just an invitation for someone to enter your home when you’re not looking or to vandalize and steal something from your garage. Additionally, it wouldn’t hurt to keep your vehicles in the garage with the doors closed and locked on Halloween as well.
Avoid Anything With an Open Flame
Kids, costumes and open flames are just an invitation to disaster. Therefore, it’s best to keep lit pumpkins up and away from the path of trick-or-treaters. It’s also a good idea to avoid decorations such as candles or brown bags with candles in them to light your walkway or driveway.
Use Proper Lighting
On Halloween people are all over the place and therefore it might not look suspicious to someone that there are strange people in your yard or around your house. However, you still don’t want people on your property where there’re not supposed to be. Therefore, it’s best to install motion sensor lighting to discourage people from scoping out your house while you’re distracted with handing out candy. Additionally, motion sensor lighting will also help prevent falls as well.
Other Halloween Safety Tips to Keep in Mind
There are plenty of Halloween safety tips that should be applied on Halloween, and the rest of the year really. Here are a few suggestions to think about.
- Don’t allow your kids to take shortcuts through yards, alleys or other unknown areas.
- Have a set trick-or-treat route in case one of your kids gets separated from the group he/she will know exactly where to find you.
- Have your kids use the buddy system, even if you are accompanying them and especially if you’re not.
- Remind your kids to never enter strange houses or cars.
- Make sure you post all security company window and yard signs.
- Talk to your kids about Halloween pranks and the consequences that could accompany them in an effort to curb such actions.
- Make sure all your doors and windows are locked before and after trick-or-treating.
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Install a Home Security System
A home security system is your best bet when it comes to protecting your home and family during Halloween, and any other time of the year for that matter. For example, a home video security system will allow you to monitor, in real-time, via an app, all areas of your home inside and out.
Additionally, a home video security system will record everything. So if something happens, you’ll have a record of it, which could ultimately save your family’s life and quite possibly the lives of others. It’s a small price to pay for the security of your home and family!
If you would like more information about installing a home security system quickly and easily, please contact Circle City Security Systems, Inc. today. Let us show you just how priceless having a home security system can be.
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