Vacation Safety Trips

9/5/2018 (Permalink)

SAFETY TIPS

There is nothing more frightening than the thought of going on a vacation, returning home, and finding that your home has been robbed, vandalized. Whether it’s a flooded basement, or even a faulty water heater, there is nothing more devastating than the thought of this unexpected property damage.

There are some ways to minimize the risk. A few Safety Tips to make sure everyone is doing whatever is possible to stay safe!

TIPS

Don’t make it obvious you are out of town or on vacation

• Try to arrange for a trusted neighbor to bring in your trash, mail and newspaper.
• Suspend your mail and newspaper until you return home.

Automatic timers

• Your lights can help lend the impression that someone is home
• Leave a car parked in the driveway.

Of course, an A/C Leak - leading to a flooded attic - ceiling collapse - is another big threat.            

• Avoid it by simply turning off your water before you leave.
• You may also drain your hot water heater to ensure no damage done from it.
• Leave an extra key with your neighbor—which will come in handy if, in the worst case scenario, there is a fire, flood, or some other issue that needs to be attended to before you return home. 

Simply follow these safety precautions and you’ll be doing all you can do to avert a crisis!