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APS is a PROUD
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Jefferson
Business
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Life
Safety
 
 
Burglary Prevention
These days, the safety of your
family can't be taken for granted. One of the best ways to reduce your
chances of being burglarized is by installing a First Alert Professional
Security System. When you combine this protection with the following
safety tips, you can create a home that is an uninviting target for
burglars.
- Trim shrubs back to
avoid giving burglars cover.
- Keep garages and sheds
closed and locked at all times.
- When advertising
valuable items for sale, give only your phone number, not your street
address.
- Do not leave doors
unlocked while working in the yard.
- Consider installing an
electronic security system to monitor for burglary, fire and personal
emergency.
Car
Theft
- If you park in a
commercial garage or lot, always leave just the ignition key with the
attendant.
- Do not park near a van,
which can block an assault from the view of others.
- From 20 to 30 feet away
from your car, look underneath it. As you prepare to enter, look in
the back seat and to the side. Some power doors unlock all locks
simultaneously, so lock doors immediately.
- If you are grabbed by
an assailant, toss the keys as far as you can. This way, the assailant
will typically go for the keys and not force you into the car.
Street
Smarts
- Know the neighborhoods
where you live and work. Check locations of police and fire stations,
public telephones, hospitals, restaurants, gas stations or stores that
are open late.
- Use automated teller
machines in the daylight.
- Don't wear headphones
while walking or jogging.
- If you think someone is
following you when you are in your car, don't head home. Drive to the
nearest police or fire station or open business to get help.
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