Right, guys we all love our homes, our families, our lives. But here’s the truth: safety and security don’t just happen by chance. They’re the result of planning, action, and consistency. Think of yourself as your family’s bodyguard not waiting for something to go wrong, but being ready before it does. 🔍 The Facts • Home-burglary statistics show ~ 266,489 recorded burglaries in England & Wales in 2024. • Missing persons: it’s estimated that in the UK over 170,000 people go missing each year.  • And here’s a telling stat: 28% of Brits report they don’t feel safe at home, with burglary and cybercrime topping the list of worries.  What this means: your home, your family, your everyday life are statistically vulnerable. But also you’ve got the power to reduce that risk significantly. Why Being Proactive Makes All the Difference • It reduces surprise: when you’ve got a security plan, a fire-escape route and a check-in system, you’re less likely to be caught off-guard. • It empowers your kids/family: your children see you act, they feel safer and become part of the plan. • It makes response faster: if something does happen (fire, missing child, break-in) you’re not scrambling you know exactly what to do. • It builds a culture of responsibility: safety becomes part of everyday life, not just another item on the to-do list. 🛡️ Actionable Ideas for This Week… • Home-security review night: Pick one evening this week. Walk around outside your home with a torch. Check all doors, windows, locks, lighting, sheds and tidy away summer garden furniture and items. (especially now it’s starting to get dark). • Family fire drill: One evening, run a pretend fire scenario (kitchen smoke alarm goes off). Everyone leaves by the exit you’ve agreed, meets at the outside point you’ve chosen. One person calls the emergency number (you or partner). • First-aid kit for the kids: Get a kit, label items (“cuts”, “burns”, “scrapes”, “fainting”), place it where everyone can reach. Spend 5 minutes showing your children what each item is for.