Adams
Security Alarm Systems Inc.
1-800-689-5832
Simple Things You Can Do To Protect Your Home
& Family
No one can guarantee a world free of crime or complete safety,
but there are some very simple and inexpensive steps ypu can take
to help secure your home and family against a burglary or
break-in.
- Pay attention to outdoor lighting. It deters burglars who
can easily hide in the dark.
- Lock your doors even when you are home. Making this a
habit makes it easier to do. If you have an attached
garage, install an exterior grade lock in the inside door
to the house.
- Install lock on windows, and use them. In summer, secure
screens so they can't be jimmied or cut. Always lock up
at night.
- Put valuables away, out of plain sight: door-to-door
solicitors and unknown callers may be looking for these.
- When you leave on vacation, have the post office hold
your mail, and stop newspaper delivery.
- Get a kitchen fire extinguisher. Get rid of old,
combustible paints and chemicals. Store matches in
covered glass containers. Use a fireplace grill.
- Join a Neighborhood Watch program in your area. know the
telephone number for your local police and emergeny
services.
- have a security alarm system installed by a trusted
professional installer. Make sure they are liscenced and
ask for references.