Tips for keeping your home secure
There are some simple things that you can do to keep your home safe and secure.
Be safe
- Locate the water stopcock so you know how to turn off the water supply in the event of a burst pipe or leak
- Find out where your gas and electric meters are located and learn how to turn the power or gas supply off in an emergency
- Find your fuse box and learn how to re-set the switches if you need to
- Keep a torch near your electricity meter or fuse box in case of power cuts
Keep your home secure
- Keep your doors locked even when you are in the house or garden
- Get to know your neighbours or even better; set up a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in your community
- Report suspicious activity to the police by calling 999
- Don’t leave valuables in public view or near windows or doors
- Don’t let anyone into your home without checking for identification