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Hi, everyone;
Poppajohn is back cuz he told ya last week he would have some tips on keeping your apartment secure when you’re gone. No one wants to worry all the time they are gone about what they left behind. So here’s just a few things to set your mind at rest.

One of the times your home is most vulnerable is of course when it is left empty for an extended period of time.
Darkened windows, mail or newspapers collecting and closed windows in hotter weather all advertise your absence to a potential burglar.
The A #1 best protection for your apartment during your absence is to have a house sitter.
A friend you trust staying at your house can take care of your pets and/or plants in addition to making sure the house is inhabited. If you don’t want or can’t get a house sitter then, try to Have a neighbor check on your apartment while you’re away — turning on lights, radios or TVs and opening and closing curtains will give your apartment the appearance of someone home.
If you don’t have a friend or neighbor to housesit or check your apartment while you’re away — perhaps even if you do — you should keep not only lights but a TV or radio on a timer. If you’re like some folks and have your TV on almost all the time you’re home [NOTE: even if you don’t watch it and just use it to provide background noise.], the absence of the sound and that glowing light in the windows announces that you’re not there.
If you have an alarm system make sure whoever is checking your apartment while you’re away knows how to work your alarm system and who to call in case of a problem. Probably best to have them over for a training session and also leave detailed instructions on using the alarm.
Unless you have a house sitter, stop your mail and any newspaper or other regular deliveries. Nothing announces an empty apartment better than a stack of newspapers or an overflowing mailbox. Ask a nearby neighbor to pick up any packages delivered while you’re gone.
If you have a garden or plants on your balcony, make sure your sitter or someone is watering the plants regularly or put the plants where they can’t be seen. Plants slowly dying due to lack of water will announce your absence.
Check your lease. Many landlords require that you notify them if your apartment is going to be left empty for any period of time (this is so they can enter in case of emergency even if they can’t reach you). If you’ve got a house sitter this isn’t necessary.
Finally if you do not have an alarm think about getting one. It need not be elaborate or expensive. Mooks like things to be easy (that’s why they’re mooks) almost any alarm going off will cause them to re-think their plans about stealing from you. I once had a neighbor who asked me why I kept my gate locked all the time and felt that it was silly because a thief could get over it without opening it. I replied, that may be true but that’s what they will have to do cuz I ain’t gonna make it any easier for em.
Last, first and foremost IF YOU HAVE A LOCK USE IT.
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Thanks a bunch, have fun on vacation!!
Poppajohn

Always carry personal protection, be aware and have a plan

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