Holiday Safety

Assess Your Home's Vulnerabilities Securing your home during a vacation starts with a thorough assessment of its vulnerabilities. Understanding where your home’s weaknesses lie can help you take targeted actions to enhance security. Begin by taking a walk around your home, both inside and out, to identify potential entry points for intruders. Pay close attention to windows, doors, and any other opening that could be exploited. Note if any doors or windows are old, weak, or lacking robust locking mechanisms. Don't forget to examine the area surrounding your property. Overgrown shrubs or trees can provide cover for burglars. Additionally, check

Crime Prevention Month: How to Keep Your Home Secure Since 1984, Crime Prevention Month has been recognized by the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and other agencies throughout October. The goal of this awareness month is to remind people of the importance of preventing crimes before they occur and taking important measures for personal safety. Crime Prevention Month is a great time to analyze your home's security. Ensure your home is safe and crime-free all year round by considering the following tips to keep your home secure. Skip the Key Under the Mat Many homeowners keep a spare key under

Having a Safe 4th of July Weekend There is nothing that signifies the beginning of summer more than a 4th of July weekend. School is out, and many employees have a long three-day weekend. Falling on a Sunday this year, the official day off is the following day, Monday. The big focus is to get the family together for some quality fun time. However, this holiday comes with its share of cautions. You need to be aware of your local rules, pay attention to your surroundings, and stay safe. Here are a few safety tips, along with ideas on how

Prepare Your Home for Summer Vacation Summer is finally here. Traveling is opening up for us to move around a little more, at last. After a long year of staying close to home, many are making plans to go on a long-awaited vacation. However, there is always that worry about leaving your house behind with a lifetime of memories inside. Will it be safe? Burglars also have been waiting for the vacation months of July and August to come. They know that with a holiday weekend, many go out of town. Let's look at a few of the best ways

June is National Homeownership Month!   Did you know that June is National Homeownership Month? It has been named this in order to spotlight the American Dream of owning a home. It also recognizes the many organizations that assist those who have a goal of owning their own home. This time of recognition started back in the 1920s and continued to evolve through the years. In 1995, President Bill Clinton deemed a week in June as National Homeownership Week. Then, in 2002, President George W. Bush expanded it to the whole month of June. Now, President Joe Biden introduced more

Keeping Your Holiday Packages Safe on Delivery Ordering your holiday gifts online is one of the most convenient ways to shop. However, they don't always arrive when you're home. It's common for packages to sit on front porches in plain view of the street. Theft becomes an easy opportunity at this point. Discover the simple steps that you can take to ensure safe packages upon holiday delivery. Home security has never been so easy to install and to afford. 1. Keep up With Delivery Schedules Maintain safe packages by knowing when they'll be delivered. Some households have multiple shipments on

Planning Your Home Security for the Travel Season Although our world is a little different right now, many are still making travel plans. Especially after this long year, everyone wants to see their families. If you do make plans to go out of town, we want your home to stay safe while you are away. Here are a few home security tips to make a checklist with before you go. We’ll start with the obvious, and work down from there.  Lock it Up When things get hectic before a trip, it is easy to assume things are locked up. However,

Tips for Having a Safe Halloween during COVID-19 We are still living through a pandemic. And, as the Halloween season starts to arrive, it has become routine to monitor the family activities on a day-to-day basis. New recommendations and guidelines get posted daily by the CDC and the State Department of Health. Usually, the holidays are a cause of excitement for the kids, but this year it is also a time for adjustment. As you know, at True Protection Home Security, the goal is to keep your family safe at all times. So, here are a few tips for keeping