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Home security 

We’ve put together some simple tips to help keep your home and possessions secure. 

Lock doors 

In most burglaries the offender/s gain entry through a door. You should always lock your doors when you leave the house out or go to bed, making a burglar’s chance of entering your home much more difficult. Don’t forget to lock your shed, garage and any side and/or back gate. 

Lock windows 

Where window locks are fitted, keep the keys safe as it’s residents’ responsibility to replace these. Lock windows when not in use, even if you are in for the evening and especially when you are leaving the house or going to bed. 

Lights on 

Most burglaries take place between 6pm and 6am. Leaving the lights on when you go out in the evening will make people think someone is at home, and reduce the chance of a potential break in. Consider leaving lights on a timer, leaving the radio playing and ensuring valuables are out of sight. 

Install alarms 

A home without a security system is 300% more likely to be burgled. Installing an alarm in a place where it can be easily seen is a good way of keeping yourself safe. An alarm will alert neighbours of a potential break in, giving you peace of mind while you are away from home. 

Hide keys 

Leaving a spare key outside your home under the doormat or flowerpot is extremely risky. If you often need to leave out a spare key for some reason, consider a secure key lock box mounted to a wall. 

Insurance 

As we own the building in which you live, we are responsible for insuring it. We arrange building insurance cover through Royal and Sun Alliance (RSA).  

Further information available on this link  household-insurance  

Fire safety [link to page] 

https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/fire-safety-at-home/fire-safety-advice 

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