Holiday Safety Tips

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Keep Your Home Safe with these Holiday Travel Safety Tips from Protection 1

At Protection 1, we believe the holiday season should be one of joy. Whether you’re staying home or traveling this year, here are a few holiday safety tips to keep your family and home protected during the holiday season:

Secure all windows, including those upstairs, and reduce the chance of easy entry by cutting tree limbs away from second-story windows.
Have a neighbor remove all snow from walkways and driveways while you’re away. If this is not possible, have a friend put tire tracks in your driveway to make it appear that someone is there.
Have a friend move your car occasionally if it is parked in the driveway.
Make sure to keep big-ticket items, such as new LCD TVs or other large gifts away from windows.
Keep the heat set at 55 degrees or higher to ensure your pipes don’t freeze and cause flooding.
Do not leave public messages on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace or any other social media site letting people know that you will be out of town.
A holiday travel safety tip that is crucial to remember is to make sure to have all mail, newspapers and deliveries stopped or picked up by a neighbor, friend or relative.
Use timers to operate lights including holiday lights.
If you have a real Christmas tree, make sure to dispose of it before you travel; never use indoor holiday lights while out of town.
Take care when disposing of product packaging so that you aren’t “advertising” recent, high-dollar purchases or gifts.

Regardless of whether you are spending the holidays at home or at another destination, protecting your property is a priority. Protection 1’s holiday safety tips allow you to avoid becoming vulnerable to theft and burglary, and let you safely enjoy your holiday season.