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Make Your Home “Burglar Proof”
There’s a lot you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your home from intruders. Follow these suggestions to ensure your home is as safe a haven as possible:
Ø Doors that lead to the outside should be metal or solid core. Hollow doors can easily be broken through.
Ø Doors should fit in their frames with no more than 1/8-inch clearance between the door and frame.
Ø Make sure all doors to the outside have deadbolt locks with a minimum 1 ½-inch bolt, and make sure that locks are also installed on screen and storm doors, garage doors, cellar doors, patio doors, and any other door leading outside.
Ø Locks on doors should be placed at least 40 inches away from windows, glass panels, and other potential openings.
Ø Never hide keys outside. It’s better to leave a key with a trusted neighbor.
Ø Don’t place identification tags on your keys or your key rings.
Ø Secure roof openings and exhaust systems.
Ø Make sure windows, especially those at ground level, have good locks- and always use the locks you have.
Ø Make sure all porches and other possible entrances are well-lit, with at least 40-watt bulbs.
Ø Keep bushes, tree limbs or other landscaping trimmed to the height of porches or windows.
For more information regarding how you can protect yourself, call your local police station or use the Internet and search out sites that have helpful suggestions on keeping your family safe.
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