Spring break is coming up, and many families will be traveling or spending more time away from home. Whether you’re gone for a few days or just out for the day, a few simple steps can help protect your home from burglary.
If a home looks well cared for and difficult to enter, it’s more likely someone will move on.
- Make your home look occupied: Use timers for lights or music and ask a neighbor to pick up mail or packages.
- Lock up and reinforce doors/windows: Use deadbolts and consider longer screws in door frames for added strength.
- Add lighting: Well-lit entry points and yards can deter unwanted activity.
- Secure sliding doors and windows: Use secondary locks or a dowel in the track.
- Keep your yard maintained: Trim landscaping so windows and doors are visible.
- Connect with neighbors: Looking out for each other goes a long way.
Small steps can make a big difference. For more crime prevention tips, visitkirklandwa.gov/crimeprevention.
