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How to keep your house safe during holidays?

December 21, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are dates are that criminals exploit to attack homes and businesses, because it is common for owners to go for a walk. Therefore, it is important that you take preventive measures to avoid becoming a victim of burglary.

Specialists in the field from the company Mafre mentioned that one of the ways to protect ourselves from thieves is to secure doors and windows.

Another tip to protect our home, is to tell a family member or a trusted neighbor if you leave home, so that they are alert to any strange situation.

We must also avoid advertising on social networks that we travel as a family, since thieves are waiting to know that the houses are alone.

Another option is to use technology in your favor. Today there are low-cost alarm and monitoring systems that allow you to monitor your home from your cell phone. These are options that will allow you to have a safer holiday.

crhoy.com

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