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Home & Vehicle Safety Tips
Simple tips to help keep your home, car, and peace of mind protected—especially for first-time homeowners or anyone planning a remodel or vacation.
🔐 Protect Your Home
- Lock doors and windows—even when home.
- Use motion-activated lighting outside.
- Keep valuables out of view or in a safe.
- Verify identity before letting anyone inside.
- Join your Neighborhood Watch.
🚗 Vehicle Burglary Prevention
- Take valuables with you or lock them in your trunk.
- Close windows and lock doors—every time.
- Park in well-lit or secured garages.
- Remove garage openers from your car.
- Use anti-theft devices when possible.
🌙 9PM Routine
Each night at 9:00 p.m.:
- Lock up the house and garage.
- Turn on porch or motion lights.
- Bring in any valuables (including deliveries).
This simple habit helps deter burglars.
✈️ Vacation Safety Tips
- Don’t post travel plans online.
- Use light timers to make your home look lived-in.
- Have a neighbor grab your mail & packages.
- Let your local Neighborhood Watch know you'll be away.
📚 Helpful Resources
Safety starts with awareness. Together, we make Mountain House a safer place to call home.
