New Years Eve Safety

New Year’s Eve is one of the most active nights of the year – and we’re not talking about the nightlife! New Years Eve is one of the nights with the most home robberies.

Firstly, let’s discuss why New Year’s Eve is a popular target for burglars.

1 – Unoccupied homes
Whilst you’re out at the New Year’s Eve party, your home is dark and empty. Burglars watch for activity before entering a property. If your house is vacant all night, guess where they’ll target.

2 – Christmas presents
Christmas may be over for you, but for a burglar it’s only just begun! With plenty of brand new items throughout your empty house on New Year’s Eve, why wouldn’t a burglar strike?

3 – A lack of awareness
Alcohol consumption on New Year’s Eve contributes to a lack of awareness. Burglars know that drunken people, including your neighbors, are less likely to pick up on suspicious behavior.

Now that we’ve covered the security issues surrounding New Year’s Eve, here’s our top 4 tips to protect your home!

Tip #1 – Secure Your Home

Tip #2 – Ask Someone to Watch Your Home

Tip #3 – Don’t Post Your Location on Social Media!

Tip #4 – Set Your Home Howland Alarm System!