Home safety: Tips to do before you embark on a holiday trip
Here are some simple things that you can do to secure your home before you embark on a holiday trip:
- Secure your premises
- Make sure all doors and windows are closed and locked before you leave the house
- Check if your gates, grills, windows and doors are in need of repairs and get them done promptly
- Switch on & plug off
- Fix an electric timer in your house to switch on and off several lights around your home while you are away
- Unplug all electronic devices that are not in use to protect your home against power surges
- Lay low on social media
- Refrain from sharing your whereabouts on social media. You never know who is watching
- Refrain from sharing your whereabouts on social media. You never know who is watching
- Make friends with your neighbours
- Make sure your neighbours know that you are leaving your house and give them your contact number in case of emergency
- Make sure your neighbours know that you are leaving your house and give them your contact number in case of emergency
- Keep your compound neat
- Temporarily suspend your newspaper or any subscriptions during the period that you are away
- Get insured
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* Source:
1. Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation - Safety Tips During Festive Season
2. Astro Awani - Tips on securing your home during the Hari Raya holidays
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