- Check all windows & doors and make sure they are locked and secure.
- Make sure all vehicles left behind are secure with no electronics, money, or garage door openers are in sight.
- Take care of the lawn and yard before you leave (mowed grass is a strong indicator of whether or not a home is occupied).
- Have a neighbor you can trust look over your property while you are away. Ask them to pick up any mail, newspapers, and flyers.
- Give the appearance that your home is occupied by having some interior lights on timers or sensors. It is also a good idea to leaving one or two lights on outdoors at night while you are away.
- If you have an automatic garage door, it is highly advised that you turn this feature off while you are away and manually lock your garage door.
- You can call the non-emergency number for the Sheriff's Office and ask for a patrol unit to check on your house while you are gone.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
- Emergency 911
- Non-Emergency (703) 777-1021 or (703) 777-0445
- Poison Control (800) 222-1222
- Animal Control (703) 777-0406
- Narcotic Tip Line (703) 779-0552
- Crime Solvers (703) 777-1919
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