You’d be hard-pressed to find anything more anticipated than fall. From cooler temps, seasonal coffee orders, football, and the rumble of big yellow buses, this season holds something special for everyone. As you reach into the back of your closet to pull out those scarves and sweaters, don’t forget to consider special security threats unique to this season. Here are some things to consider while keeping your home safe this season.
Increased Yard Maintenance
As the beautiful fall leaves rain down and cover summer’s putting green lawn, not only can it cause safety issues, but it can also make your home more appealing to potential burglars. A disheveled lawn can be attractive to potential thieves because it looks like no one is home. To decrease the possibility of break-ins, make sure to increase your attention to your lawn. Raking leaves, trimming back bushes and checking for loose or fallen branches will keep your yard beautiful and won’t give off a signal that you might not be home. Don’t forget to lock up your garden equipment when finished! Thieves might either steal those things outside or use them to break into your home.
Shorter Days, Earlier Bedtimes
Fall also makes for darker, quieter evenings at home. As the sun sets earlier each day, the late-night summer activity in your house seems to change abruptly into structured evenings and early bedtimes. This is a perfect time to give your home security system a once over. Whether you hire someone or do the checking yourself, make sure everything is in good working order by checking sensors, batteries, security lights and even taking care of dust and cobwebs around your camera equipment. Your home security system is the best way to prevent break-ins, and everyone will sleep soundly knowing everything is in good working order.
Cooling Weather
In the name of safety and comfort, and before it gets too bitterly cold, this is also a good time to check your home heating elements. I know that no one wants to think about winter before the first kickoff, but checking the furnace, cleaning out the chimney and even looking for leaks will not only have you ready for winter, but it will ensure you don’t have safety concerns when you begin to operate them for the first time in many months.
We want you to have a safe and happy Fall season, and the only thing you should be nervous about is your fantasy football league. To further discuss security options, reach out to us at www.american-alarm.com or give us a call at 845.564.3763.