A great number of people travel during the holiday
season. So, with the holidays rapidly
approaching, it is important to make sure you stay safe and be aware of your
surroundings. Below are some helpful
tips.
TRAVELING
Be careful about who might become aware of your travel
plans. It is important, for example, to keep
your personal travel information off social media. It is better not to tell the world when you
are going away, where you are going, and when you are expected to return. Keep
these details to yourself. The one exception,
from a safety point of view, is perhaps a trusted neighbor, who can keep an eye
on your home or apartment and pick up your mail while you are gone.
ONLINE SHOPPING
When ordering items online and having items shipped to your
residence, it is more sensible not to have those items shipped to your home if
you are not going to be home to receive the packages. Again, you are better off shipping the items
to the address of a trusted neighbor, if in fact you know the items will arrive
while you are away. A great deal of
theft occurs in the United States right from people’s front steps. When packages left by UPS or the US mail in
front of your door, it is a very tempting sight for a would-be thief. To prevent theft, it is important to think
ahead and prepare.
SHOPPING AT MALLS/STORES
When shopping, make sure you remember where you park so you
are not walking around looking for your vehicle. It is also important if shopping at night to
park in a well lit area and close to where you are shopping. Make sure you have your keys out and ready so
you do not have to ruffle through your bags or pockets to locate your
keys. Be aware of your surroundings. If you see someone hanging around near your
vehicle, do not approach your vehicle.
Wait and assess whether you sense something suspicious. Do not forget to lock your car doors and
keep valuables out of sight. Report any
suspicious activity.
Remember, greater awareness harms no one and could actually
save you from being a victim of theft, robbery, or worse.
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