In the summer months, home robberies shoot up about 35%. To avoid having your home become an easy target for thieves while you’re away this summer, there are a series of measures you can implement to protect it, such as not sharing the fact that you’re going on holiday on social networks or asking your neighbours to pick up the mail for you.
What you can do to stop your house getting robbed
- Don’t post online on social networks that you’re going on vacation, much less videos that could show details about the vulnerabilities of your property.
- Ask your neighbours to pick up any post for you so it doesn’t pile up, and make it look more like there’s someone at home.
- Don’t leave clothes hanging outside.
- Use a special programme to turn lights on at certain times of day, such as in the evenings.
- Store any valuables in a safe.
- Install a burglar alarm.
- Close doors and windows properly, and if you can put bars or security blinds over the windows.
What to do if your home gets burgled
If these recommendations were not enough to deter potential robbers and your house does get broken into, the first thing you should do is call the police. They will be responsible for verifying the damage done, any possessions taken, and so on. You will have to file a report, which must include a list (although you can expand it later) of the stolen property and its corresponding documentation, which proves that you had it, what value it had, and more. This will speed up the whole process with the insurance company, who you should call next. It will also be possible to claim for damaged objects from your home insurance. In any case, it’s a good idea to take a second look at your home insurance policy before you go away just to find out exactly what it covers and what it doesn’t.
Here’s wishing you a happy (and safe) holiday!
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