Have you thought about your home security during the summer compared to other times of the year? For those who still haven’t invested in a security system for their Long Island home, risk is already a factor. But timing couldn’t be more perfect to consider home security now because evidence shows that summer is the worst time of year for break-ins. Here are some tips on how to help deter burglars from your home.
That might surprise you when some think it’s during the holiday burglary season when many homes have gifts sitting around. The reason summer is more vulnerable is because more people have doors and windows open due to the heat. Those who don’t have air conditioning are the ones that are apt to leave doors and windows open and perhaps forget to close them when going out during the day.
Unfortunately, many burglars keep things like that monitored, sometimes from afar. And some of those individuals may be younger people who have too much time available due to summer vacation.
Are Younger Burglars More Apt to Break In?
Some burglars may be school age and perhaps bored from having nothing else to do. When they have an unscrupulous lifestyle and live close by to you, they might end up breaking in to your home if it looks easy. What they take and what they do with your items usually varies, though a good home security system with a monitoring center can potentially catch them in the act.
Many of the described burglaries happen right in broad daylight between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., as well as while you’re on vacation. What can a good home security system do to help catch these thieves and perhaps be able to bring some justice by catching them in the moment rather than later?
The Benefits of Monitoring Centers
As part of our home security packages here at All Island Security Inc., we supply excellent digital alarms that have 24/7 monitoring of your home. That means if anything happens while you’re gone for a short time or for the entire summer, our center in Long Island will alert police immediately. This can send police to your house within minutes and enable them to check your property and possibly catch the thief before they escape.
When you invest in our home security systems, it’s our promise of peace of mind while you’re away. However, we also suggest practical ways to prevent burglaries from happening in the first place during the summer.
You should think about keeping any shrubbery around windows cut low so burglars can’t hide behind them at night. Also, consider hiding credit cards and other valuables out of plain sight inside your home just in case someone manages to break in. This includes the bedroom where many burglars first go with the assumption the homeowner keeps valuables there.
Using our services, you can also use our monitoring center for an existing home security system you already have installed. For an affordable monthly fee, we’ll still be able to monitor your home all summer and year-round.
Contact us here at All Island Security so we can get you connected to our 24/7 monitoring center with our own alarm systems, or your own. If you’re planning a vacation before summer ends, it’s essential to get your security installations done long before you go. That way, you can enjoy vacation without constantly worrying about what’s happening around your property.
