Secure your Home when on Vacation

Most of us do not realize that June, July and August, when homeowners are away on vacation somewhere, burglaries go up nationwide, anywhere from 10%-18% according to the FBIs latest figures. Most of the increases are seen in the month of August each year. 28% of burglaries are made WITHOUT ANY FORCE, meaning that the burglar(s) got in through an open door, or window.  Leaving your lights on timers, a radio playing and a neighbor picking up your newspapers and mail significantly helps.  There are 1.2 million burglaries each year.  Nine out of 10 home break-ins could have been prevented if homeowners knew how to burglarproof their homes, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Most insurance company’s will provide money saving tips on how to lock and secure your home while you are on a 5 minute run to the store, or a three week vacation in the mountains.

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