City of Graymoor-Devondale

Safety Tips for Homes

Mar 12, 2005

Nine out of 10 household burglaries are preventable. Most burglars avoid homes where they risk being seen, when it takes a few minutes to break in, or where breaking in creates noise.

. Trim trees and shrubs near doors and windows.

. Mount exterior lights to reduce the darkness around your house.

. Install simple security devices such as deadbolt locks and window locks, and make sure you use them.

. Don?’t hide a spare key under the mat, over the door, or in another ?“secret?” place.

. Stop your newspaper, ask neighbors to collect your mail, and have your yard mowed when you are away.