Check alarms work before heading on holiday
Safety precautions to safeguard your home when leaving for vacation
WHILE many get into relaxed mode over the holidays, it’s vital that home security measures aren’t overlooked.
Fidelity ADT, the head of Group Marketing and Communications, Charnel Hattingh, said:
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“We tend to leave all our worries behind when we are in holiday mode, but this isn’t wise when it comes to home and personal security.
“Now is the time to check and test all the security systems are working properly.”
She said an alarm requires regular testing and servicing to function optimally.
“If your alarm is not working properly, it can send false signals to your security provider. Not only does this put a strain on their critical resources, but false alarms can also severely impact your vulnerability to a criminal attack.
“The only way to ensure your alarm is functioning as it should be is to test it regularly. This is a simple and quick process that can be done telephonically with your security provider. Remember to test all panic buttons too.
“All security systems linked to your alarm, like electric fencing and outdoor beams, should be tested regularly.”
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