The holiday season is a time for joy and relaxation, but it’s also a period when home security should be top of mind. With many households traveling or hosting festive gatherings, ensuring your property remains secure is essential. From managing mail to setting timers for lights, Global Security’s Residential Christmas Security Checklist offers practical tips to help you enjoy the season worry-free. In this guide, we’ll share key steps to protect your home and loved ones during this festive period.
Arrange to have your mail cleared regularly or pause newspaper deliveries while you’re away.
Secure your property by removing items that could be used to gain access, such as wheelie bins or loose objects near windows and doors.
Let your neighbours know your plans, share your contact details, and spread some holiday cheer with a “Merry Christmas!”
Check that all alarm sensors are clean and free of cobwebs. Avoid spraying directly on them – just around the area. Ensure the sensors are not obstructed by dust, curtains, or moving air from fans or air conditioning to prevent false alarms, saving you unnecessary guard call-out fees.
Inform your monitoring company of any changes to special instructions during your absence.
Ask a neighbour or friend to park their car in your driveway to give the impression someone is home.
Leave a light on inside or, better yet, set a lamp on a timer to turn on and off at regular intervals.
Keep presents and other valuables out of sight from anyone peering through your windows.
Mow your lawn before you leave to maintain a lived-in look.
Travel safely and drive with care.
Slap on that sunscreen – unless your goal is to be the family’s festive glow stick!
And don’t forget to enjoy the laughter and love with your favourite people – it’s the best holiday tradition.
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