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Home security & fire safety tips, Not just for the holidays.
Unfortunatley the happiest times of the year can turn to sadness and devastation in the blink of an eye but with some thoughtfull and simple prepration you can minamise the impact or avoid a tragady altogether.

Its a sad fact that the busiest time of the year for home break ins is the Summer months and particularly around Christmas.

Gone are the days where a simple lock on the front door and the family dog are enough to safeguard against intruders. When planning a trip it is important to also spend time planning the security of your home and belongings.

By spending a little bit of time and making the correct security choices you can save yourself the heartbreak of coming home to a nightmare in what should be the happiest time of the year.

This holiday season, improve the security and safety of your home and family by following FutureSafe's sensible Security Tips.


1. Planning
Before going on holiday, spend time planning the security of your home. Lock doors and windows, Test your Alarm System, Don't leave tools lying around the yard and if possible have a trusted neighbour park their car in your driveway to indicate that someone is home.

2. Don't Tell The Criminals What you Got For Christmas
Christmas is unfortunately the perfect time for burglars to steal cash and valuables don't make it easier for them. Allot of crime is opportunistic never leave empty expensive item boxes outside for rubbish collection. This only tells burglars that a valuable new item is inside.

3. Lighting
Use timers on interior lights to give the appearance that someone is home in the evening. A dark home generally means an empty home. But do not make the mistake of leaving outdoor lights burning 24Hours this is also a clear indication no one is home, get a timer or sensor light installed.

4. Mail and Newspaper Deliveries
Arrange for a neighbour to clear your letterbox and collect your newspapers whilst you are away. Cluttered boxes and uncollected newspapers are a sure sign of a vacant home.

5. Answering Machine.

Don’t leave descriptive telephone answering machine messages like, “You’ve reached the Wilson’s…we’re overseas for the Christmas holidays…please leave a message.” Burglars love to hear that they have plenty of time to break in and completely ransack your home.


6. Install a Back To Base Security System
A monitored security system helps deter intruders and provides protection for your home, family and valuables. In the event of the alarm being activated, We will take the appropriate action. This may include notifying you or a close friend, sending a Armed Guard Response Vehicle, or both. Install a home security system to provide security whilst you are at home and away.

During the holidays our Security Advisors will provide an obligation free Home Safety Assessment for your family.




   If you fail to plan, you plan to fail

Allot of Crime is Opportunistic

Take Away The Opportunity and Protect Yourself.

FIre Safety

 

For a fire to start in a home, it needs an opportunity. There are many sources of fire in the home such as cooking, heating, children playing with lighters/matches and faulty electrics.

While not all risks can be totally eliminated, you can definitely reduce fire risks in your home by limiting the opportunities, and having tools such as Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets at your disposal.

Here are some points recommended by the NSW Fire Brigades.
  • Clean the lint filter of your clothes dryer each and every time you use it.
  • Never smoke in bed.
  • Don't overload power points and switch off appliances when not in use.
  • Always keep lighters and matches away from children and educate them that fire is a "tool not a toy" and should only be used by responsible adults.
  • In winter take extra care when using heaters, electric blankets or open fires. Never dry clothes on a heater or near a fire.
  • If you live in a bushfire prone area keep the ground around your home clear of leaves and other litter. For more information see bush fire tips below.
  • If you have a gas, electric or wood barbeque always check that is in safe working order before lighting it. Always ensure that the barbeque is in the safe care of a responsible adult when in use. 
  • If you have a garage or shed remember to take extra care with any stored chemicals and fuels. Always refuel mowers, edgers etc when they are cold and in the open.




Remember when a fire takes hold every second counts In less than 30 seconds a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire
 

Top 5 tips

  1. Install and maintain working smoke alarms
  2. Create and practice your home escape plan
  3. Ensure your home security lets you out quickly. Keep keys in deadlocks
  4. Be safe in the kitchen. Do not leave cooking unattended and turn pot handles in
  5. Educate and supervise children so they understand that fire is a "tool not a toy". Keep matches and lighters out of reach



Research shows that ember attack is the major cause of house fires during a bushfire. While direct flame contact and radiant heat arrives with the fire front and last from 10 - 15 minutes, ember attack usually occurs up to 30 minutes prior to the arrival of fire front and for several hours afterwards There are a few simple steps you can take to prepare your home before a bushfire threatens, to reduce the threat of embers and bushfire affecting your home.

Preparing your home for Bushfires

Before the bushfire season

Reduce the fuel around your home

It is important to reduce the fuel around your home and property so if bushfire threatens there is as little fuel as possible to feed it. Clean up and remove leaves and twigs, keep grass short and cut back overhanging trees. If you have woodpiles, ensure that they are covered and kept well away from your home.

Water availability

Make sure any fire hydrants near your home are easily located and not obstructed and ensure your garden hoses are long enough to reach the perimeter boundary. If you have a swimming pool or water tank, put a Static Water Supply sign on your fence and consider installing a portable pump. Contact your local fire station about a Static Water Supply sign.

Plan for bushfire survival

You should make a plan in case of bushfire. You should decide if you would stay and defend your property or evacuate to a safe location; decide how you will evacuate, and discuss your decisions with your family and your neighbours.
 

For more information on how FutureSafe can help protect your home and family during the holidays, please click here or call 02 9343 0033


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