Holiday Safety Tips

[Haunt Master]

As we head into the holiday season and the spirit of giving, make sure you don't give criminals a chance. Crooks love the holidays as much as everyone else, because they have more opportunities to commit crimes. Houses are jam-packed with tantalizing toys and glittering gifts. Families go out of town to visit relatives. Stores, malls, and downtown streets are filled with unsuspecting shoppers. People start rushing around, stressed out and careless, looking for last-minute gifts, trying to get everything done. It's enough to make a crook spring into action. This time of the year calls for special safety measures. You must be extra careful to protect yourself and your family as well as your friends. Here are some tips on how to celebrate safely this holiday season.



If you're going out of town:

Get an automatic timer for your lights. Ask a neighbor to watch your home, shovel snow, and park in the driveway from time to time. Don't forget to have mail and newspaper delivery stopped. If it piles up, it's a sure sign you're gone. Leave information on where you can be contacted in an emergency with a trusted neighbor and ask them to keep an eye on the house.




If you're out for the evening:

Turn on the lights and a radio or TV, so it looks like someone's home. Be extra cautious about locking the doors and windows when you leave, even if it's just for a few minutes. Don't display presents and gifts where they can be seen from outside.

[Rising Dead Man]

Hey! These are good for all year too!