{"id":10144,"date":"2017-11-27T11:57:33","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T09:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.centsys.co.za\/?p=10144"},"modified":"2017-11-27T11:57:33","modified_gmt":"2017-11-27T09:57:33","slug":"going-away-remember-holiday-security-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centsys.com\/fr\/going-away-remember-holiday-security-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Away? Remember These Holiday Security Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"

If, like me, you\u2019re positively desperate for a change of pace \u2013 rejoice! \u2013 for the December holidays are right around the corner<\/strong>. That\u2019s right: in a few short weeks\u2019 time you\u2019ll be able to sleep in, spend the day in your PJs snacking on whatever is within arm\u2019s length and just generally being as unproductive as humanly possible. If you\u2019re particularly lucky, you may even be hitting the road, taking that trip down to the dam you\u2019ve been quietly daydreaming about since January.<\/p>\n

But, if there\u2019s one thing that can put a damper on one\u2019s long-awaited holiday more than a bluebottle sting or that cursed stone one just can\u2019t seem to shake out of one\u2019s sneaker, it\u2019s worry.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve all been there. The one moment you\u2019re partaking in typical holiday revelry, and the next you\u2019re thinking about how you\u2019ll be returning home to find your house emptier than the plot of an action movie. Worrying about your home\u2019s security can really put the kibosh on your holiday fun.<\/p>\n

Which is exactly why your good friends at CENTURION have prepared the following list of holiday security tips<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Beware of posting holiday pics on social media<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Luckily, this seems to be an international problem more than a domestic one, but it\u2019s still worth taking note of. When you post pics of yourself enjoying your holiday on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, it lets the world know that you\u2019re not home, which can attract the wrong sort of attention. I\u2019ve even read of insurance companies (overseas) not paying out claims because the victims posted holiday pics prior to their homes being burgled.<\/p>\n

If travelling abroad, keep your valuables in a safe<\/strong><\/p>\n

When leaving your hotel room, be sure to take only what you need with you, and leave valuables such as passports and travelers\u2019 cheques in a lockable safe. Keep phones, handbags, wallets\/purses, cameras and other items that can be easily snatched, out of sight.<\/p>\n

Have a neighbour collect your newspapers and mail<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Burglars look for signs of occupancy, and a mountain of newspapers is a sure sign that no one has been home for a while. Have a friend or neighbour collect your newspapers and mail or, alternatively, pause newspaper delivery for the time that you\u2019re away.<\/p>\n

Keep a radio or TV on<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This speaks to the previous point about giving the appearance that someone is home. While it is true that criminals have become much more brazen and are not necessarily deterred by the fact that someone is in residence, keeping a radio or TV on in one of the rooms does reduce the likelihood of a break-in.<\/p>\n

Use your cellphone for remote monitoring and control<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the closest thing to being two places at once. If you\u2019re really worried about leaving your home unattended for extended periods of time, having a GSM module installed may be just what the doctor ordered. GSM devices turn your cellphone into a long distance remote control and monitoring device that can be used to switch on your alarm, electric fence or pool pump (as well as a host of other electrical devices) via a missed call or SMS, and receive SMS notifications when, for example, your alarm has been activated or power back home has been cut.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll leave a light on for you\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

While 80s pop sensation Belinda Carlisle was probably less concerned with security and more concerned with letting her beau know that she\u2019s been waiting up for him, her tender message holds true well into the 21st<\/sup> century. Connect your outside lights to an inexpensive timer switch, or simply use your gate motor\u2019s built-in ChronoGuard feature, to automatically switch the lights on when dusk falls.<\/p>\n

Invest in \u201cphysical\u201d security<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2026by which we don\u2019t mean you need to join a gym. Before you go on holiday, ensure that all windows can lock and have been fitted with burglar bars. As an additional security measure, you can install infrared beams across windows and interface them with an alarm, sound bomb or GSM device that can send you an SMS alert if the beam is broken. It is also a good idea to have security gates installed at all entrances. You really can\u2019t put a price on peace of mind!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If, like me, you\u2019re positively desperate for a change of pace \u2013 rejoice! \u2013 for the December holidays are right around the corner. That\u2019s right: in a few short weeks\u2019 time you\u2019ll be able to sleep in, spend the day in your PJs snacking on whatever is within arm\u2019s length and just generally being as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10151,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[243],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10144","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\r\nGoing Away? 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