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Top Tips to Prevent Burglary

About 733,000 domestic burglaries took place in 2005/6 the most re-cent year for which records have been published. That's one every 43 seconds! So, there is a very real chance of being burgled. Yet, there's a lot you can do to reduce the chances of being a victim - and some of it costs very little or nothing at all. The cost of a burglary can run into thousands of pound much of which may not be covered by your insur-ance, and there's also the emotional distress!.

Here's what you can do...

• A burglar can be in and out in a couple of minutes so whenever you leave your home, even for a few minutes, securely lock all doors and windows and do not leave keys in locks. If you have animals secure cat flaps etc
• Many burglars can pick standard locks in under 30 seconds so fit good quality door (BS 3621) and window locks. Remember upstairs windows if you have single storey access points.
• Thieves may use "fishing rods" to hook car keys or house keys through the letterbox. Do not leave keys within sight or reach of a window or letter box.
• Do not leave ladders or other climbing aids e.g. wheelie bins within easy reach. Even a small upstairs window can be en-tered by a slim thief.
• Store all tools including garden tools out of sight. Burglars like to break into sheds (often too easy) to get tools to break into houses.
• Consider other physical measures such as moresecure side gates, grills on windows and lighting.

 

Other hazards

Carbon monoxide is a killer.

 

The Carbon Monoxide – Be Alarmed! campaign recommends four simple steps to keep your household safe:

• Fit an audible Carbon Monoxide alarm which should be marked with the ‘EN50291′ safety standard
• Have fuel-burning appliances serviced annually by a registered professional
• Don’t block ventilation and get chimneys swept at least once a year
• Learn about the danger signs and symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning at
  www.co-bealarmed.co.uk

For further information click here   free guide

And for real peace of mind have an alarm professionally installed which can also help protect you against fire.

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