According to a recent survey, approximately 63% of U.S. adults plan to take at least one vacation this summer. While taking a trip and exploring the world can be fun and exciting, leaving your home unoccupied can be risky.
Before departing, protect your property from accidents and criminals by considering the following precautions:
- Unplug small appliances and
- Lock all windows and doors.
- Remove any house keys kept outside of your
- Turn off your home’s water.
- Ask a friend, neighbor or family member to keep an eye on your home.
- Install motion-activated sensors on outdoor lights and set timers for indoor lighting.
- Stop mail deliveries by visiting the S. Postal Service’s website.
- Arrange to have your lawn
- Avoid alerting others that your home is unoccupied, such as by posting photos of your trip on social media.
Contact Hodge, Hart & Schleifer today for additional home-safety resources.
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