Security Tips
There is nothing more important than the safety of your family, your home and
yourself. That’s why we’ve developed this comprehensive checklist of things you
can do to stay safe. From your kids, to your parents, to your home or business,
what follows are invaluable tips on how to make your life as safe and secure as
it can be.
Street smarts: Keeping your kids safe. "Streetproofing" your children is one of
the most important safety measures you can take. Here are some easy to follow
guidelines to ensure your family’s safety.
●Take the time to teach your children safety rules in a clear way that they can
understand.
●Keep a current photograph of your child on hand. Practice creating a complete
and specific description of your child, so you’ll be ready if the need arises. ·
Take a minute every day to make note of what your child is wearing when he/she
leaves the house.
●Develop family check-in procedures so you always know where your child is, and
your child knows where you are.
●Make sure you know the route(s) your children use to get to and from school or
their friends’ homes.
●Take a "safety walk" with your children over routes they often travel. Help them
understand how to avoid potential trouble, e.g. staying away from unlit, remote
or hidden areas.
●Help your child understand who or what a stranger is.
●Teach your child what to do if approached by a stranger.
●Keep a list of your children's friends and their parents' names and phone
numbers.
We know your family’s safety is your top priority. The best way to make sure
they stay safe is by talking about the points we’ve listed above, over and over
again. Make sure everyone in the family understands how important it is to
follow the family safety guidelines.
What would you do if you..
..Saw a stranger entering a neighbor's home while the neighbor is away,
someone crossing your yard or a neighbor's yard, anyone trying to open a
neighbor's door, or a moving truck or van pulling up to open a neighbor's home
while they are away?
(a) Close the curtains and turn away
(b) Call the police
..Heard the sound of breaking glass?
(a) Call the neighbors and conduct your own investigation.
(b) Call the police
..Observed someone peering into vehicles while walking down the street;
someone removing tags, gasoline, or accessories from the vehicle; or someone
attempting to enter a vehicle using a coat hanger or other gadget?
(a) Assume that it is the owner who has mistakenly locked his or her keys in a
vehicle
(b) Call the police
..Saw a suspicious-looking vehicle parked illegally for a period of time, or
suspicious-looking people loitering around schools or parks in neighborhoods
where they don’t belong?
(a) Conduct your own investigation.
(b) Call the police
..Saw anyone being forced into a vehicle?
(a) Try and apprehend the kidnapper
(b) Call the police
..Saw people involved in a fight or heard loud explosions or suspicious screams?
(a) Try and break up the fight yourself.
(b) Call the police
The correct answer is always [b] " Call the police". No matter how silly it
sounds, the old adage "better safe than sorry" are words to live by. Never
hesitate to make the call. As long as you "call responsibly" you’ll always be
better off than trying to take matters into your own hands.
Safety around the House – From the Inside Out
While no home is completely burglar-proof, most burglars are attracted to an
easy target. Your secured home is much less appealing than the one down the
block that isn’t protected. There are many precautions you can take to reduce
the risk of burglary, but the key to prevention is to be proactive.
Here are a few tips to keep them away from your house:
●Trim shrubs and
trees that obscure windows and doors.
●Make
sure all the entrances to your home are well-lit.
●Keep all doors
–including garage doors –closed and locked at all times, even when you’re at
home.
●Make sure that
openings like crawl spaces, skylights and vents are properly protected.
●Install a
peephole viewer on the main entrance door.
●Install adequate
locks on all windows and exterior doors.
●Post your house
number clearly and keep it well-lit at night. This will help the police respond
to an emergency or assist in the reporting of one.
●Install a
monitored security system from Northwest Residential to protect against burglary
and fire, and aid in personal emergency. A security system adds substantial
protection and cost savings. Most insurance companies offer homeowners a 10% -
20% discount on their premium for having a monitored security system.
●Clearly mark your
valuables with an identifying name or number. Your local police may be able to
assist you with obtaining an engraver.
●Establish a
security closet inside your house for storing valuables. The closet door should
be as secure as your exterior doors, with a dead bolt lock and pinned hinges on
a metal or solid wood door.
●Be a good
neighbor. Watch out for suspicious activity on your block and call for help
immediately when you observe it.
Taking the right steps to secure your home makes it difficult for a burglar
to break in. A well-secured home combined with a 24-hour monitored security
system creates one of the strongest deterrents available in the common market
today.
With a Northwest Residential security system you’ll enjoy its reliable performance, its ease of
operation, and the cost savings on your insurance premiums. Above all, you’ll
enjoy the endless benefit that Northwest brings to your home… you’ll experience
a whole new level of absolute safety, comfort and peace-of-mind.
On a personal note:
●Don’t give the parking lot attendant all your keys
- just leave the ignition key of your car.
●Avoid parking near a van. If attacked, no one would
see you.
●Check under your car as you approach from 20 to 30
feet away. As you prepare to enter, look in the back seat and to the side. Once
you’re inside the car, lock the doors immediately.
●If you are attacked while entering your car, toss
the keys as far away from you as you can. Your assailant will typically go for
the keys and not force you into the car.. ·
●Know the neighborhoods where you live and work.
Check locations of police and fire stations, public telephones, hospitals,
restaurants, gas stations and stores that are open late.
●Avoid using bank machines at night.
●Don't wear headphones while walking or jogging. You
won’t be able to hear if someone is following you.
●Never drive home if you think someone is following
you. ●Go to the nearest police or fire station or
open business to get help.
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