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Summer Safety
Spring has officially sprung, which means one thing; summer is right around the corner. Summer is a time for weekends at the cabin and road trips “up north”. For parents of school-aged kids this means time off from the normal daily routine. This can be exciting and challenging all at the same time. While your child’s schedule may change, yours may not. If your child will be home alone during the day, or even with a babysitter, we have several steps you can take to increase safety and peace of mind. Prepare your home and child with safety essentials so you can stay focused and worry less while you are away during the day.
Neighborhood Safety
* Know your neighbors. Make sure your children are aware of who they can trust if they need help. This also helps your child understand who’s a stranger in the neighborhood and who isn’t.
* Discuss neighborhood boundaries with your child. How far from home can they go?
* Remind them to never stay out alone, take a friend and tell a trusted adult where they will be.
Safety at Home
* Educate children on how to reach you in case of an emergency
* Review what they should do if someone comes to the door
* Provide additional information for trusted neighbors and family/friends that can be reached in case they can’t get a hold of you. * Show them how to secure the home, lock doors, windows and use the security system.
* Never hide house keys under door mat or rock near the door.
Yard Safety
* Trim your hedges and trees. If your hedges or trees cover windows, doors or entrances this gives burglars a better chance of not being seen by the public.
* Keep up with lawn care. Long, uncut grass signals that there may not be anyone home.
* Put tools away. Tools are a popular target for thieves. Leaving tools or other items can also be what they use to break into your home.
We hope these tips will keep your home safe and give you peace of mind while your family enjoys Minnesota’s beautiful summer season. Stay connected with a Custom Alarm security system. Keep an eye on children, pets, and keep in touch with other loved ones while you are away. Did you know you can even check in remotely with live video feeds, and even receive notifications of doors being opened and closed? Custom Alarm is a local security company with its own 24/7 monitoring station right here in Rochester, celebrating 50 years of providing Peace of Mind!
