It's school holidays! This weekend you might be planning to rush down to the beach and get the best spot on the sand but... will you be forgetting something? Your home security.
Some burglars will have been waiting patiently until everyone is out enjoying the break, an empty home that has been left in a rush is the perfect target.
Perhaps you will forget to lock the back door or maybe you'll leave a window open to let in a cool breeze for your return...
Blake's are offering homeowners some essential tips on how to prevent burglary in the upcoming months so you can enjoy a safe summer.
How to prevent burglary this summer
Most people find those stats shocking - especially that it only takes a burglar 8 minutes to break into your home, rummage through your personal belongings and scurry away undetected.
So, with that in mind, here are some common but critical tips on how to prevent burglary this summer:
NEVER leave a spare key outside your home. No matter how well you think you've hidden it, an experienced burglar will take the time to look
ALWAYS ensure the back door and shed are locked
DID YOU KNOW: some burglars will check your shed for tools that will help them to break in if your windows and doors are locked!
Draw your curtains when you leave to stop nearby burglars from seeing your valuables
If you are leaving your home empty in the evening, leave a light on so your house doesn't look unoccupied
This article is provided for general information and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, a fire risk assessment, a compliance audit, a technical specification, or a substitute for advice based on inspection of your premises. You should not rely on it as the basis for taking action, delaying action, or deciding not to act. Your legal duties, fire safety arrangements and system requirements depend on your specific premises, use, occupancy, risk profile and the findings of a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment.
Fire safety and security legislation, standards, guidance and enforcement practice can change. Blake Fire & Security Systems makes no representations or guarantees, express or implied, that content on this site is accurate, complete or current. For practical advice about fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, security systems or system maintenance requirements for your premises, Call Blake's on 01702 447800. For legal advice, fire risk assessment advice or confirmation of your statutory duties, speak to an appropriately qualified legal adviser, competent fire risk assessor or competent fire safety professional.
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