Security Tips

So you've purchased a security solution from Omega Security but you're wondering what else you can do to protect yourself. The best complement for a security system for your home or business is common sense. Here are a few easy-to-follow suggestions to keep yourself and your home or business safe:

• Keep the exterior of your home or business brightly lit at night. Burglars will be less likely to approach a well-lit area.
  
  
• Lock windows and outside doors whenever they're closed. Don't do the burglar's job for him. Ensure that all entries to your home or business are secured.
  
  
• Burglars will generally try to enter your house unseen, favoring rear doors, and particularly sliding doors that are usually left unlocked. Secure sliding glass doors with a dowel in the inside track.
  
  
• Never hide a key outside your house. Everyone thinks to look in the same place for a spare key (including the burglar), so don't leave keys above the door frame or under the doormat.
  
  
• Prune shrubs to keep them from concealing doors or windows. Stealth is the burglar's best friend, and the more you do to remove that advantage, the less likely you are to be a victim.
  
  
• When traveling, use timers to turn on lights at night and don't allow mail or newspapers to accumulate. A dark, empty home is a beacon to burglars, so try to give the appearance that someone is constantly at your home. Have neighbors collect your mail and newspapers.
  
  
• Arm your security system at night and every time you leave your home. The security system can't do anything unless you make sure to arm it, so make it a habit to set your alarm every time you leave, even if it's only for a few minutes.