As we start the year, it’s a good time to reset, reorganise and make sure our homes and families are as safe as they can be. Here are 10 simple home security reminders to help you begin the year feeling prepared and protected:
1️⃣ Check doors and windows properly
Make sure locks are working, nothing is loose, and everyone in the home knows how to secure them.
2️⃣ Review who has keys
If keys have gone missing or been borrowed, consider changing locks or resetting codes.
3️⃣ Use lights wisely
Timer switches or motion sensor lighting can make a home look lived in and discourage unwanted visitors.
4️⃣ Keep valuables out of sight
Avoid leaving laptops, handbags, jewellery or new gadgets on display near windows.
5️⃣ Secure garages, sheds and outbuildings
Tools can be used to break in, so keep them locked away and hidden.
6️⃣ Be mindful on social media
Avoid posting travel plans or showing too much of your home layout publicly.
7️⃣ Know your neighbours
A friendly community is one of the strongest security systems there is.
8️⃣ Test alarms and cameras
Check batteries, settings and apps so everything works as it should.
9️⃣ Have a night time routine
Doors locked, windows shut, alarms on, and car keys stored safely. The same routine every evening.
🔟 Talk to your family
Children and teenagers should know the basics of staying safe at home, calmly and confidently.
Security is not about fear. It is about being prepared, aware and confident.
Small habits build strong families 💪
Stay safe. Stay calm. Stay switched on.
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