General Safety Tips

 Do not leave notes on the door
Leaving notes on the door or windows is like announcing to the world that no one is home. It's a true invitation to burglars.

 Do not leave extra keys under doormats
Do not leave extra keys under doormats, potted plants or any other obvious outdoor location. Thieves will easily find them. Try giving a set of extra keys to a neighbor you can trust.

 Have a family watchdog
Having a family watchdog is always a good idea, but you can never know exactly how your dog will react in an emergency. It is a better idea to have an ADT-monitored home security system and a family watch dog both working together to keep your home and family as safe as possible.

Door & Window Safety Tips

 Talk with a locksmith
Find alternatives to regular deadbolts in doors that have windows. Talk with a locksmith about what is available.

 Plant rosebushes or hedges
Plant rosebushes or hedges in front of all vulnerable windows.

Fire Safety Tips

 Open Flames in the home
Never leave candles or other open flames burning unattended.

 Install smoke alarms
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home. Test them monthly to make sure they work. Replace the batteries as needed.

 Make a Fire escape plan
Make a fire escape plan for your family, and have several practice drills a year.

Home Safety When on Vacation

 Do not leave a recorded message
Don't make any changes to your recorded phone message-people you're close to will know you’re gone and no one else needs to know.

 Ask a neighbor to watch your house
Ask a neighbor to watch your house. Better yet, hire a house sitter - a trusted student or senior, for example - to stay at your home and earn some extra money to keep a watch on things.

 Hire someone to keep your yard maintained
Make sure your yard is maintained year-round; make sure someone shovels the snow in the winter and mows the lawn in the summer.

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