1. REMEMBER TO LOCK UP WHENEVER YOU GO OUT -All entrance doors should have good locks, including screen and storm doors, garage doors, cellar doors, patio and deck doors.

2. NEVER OPEN A DOOR TO A STRANGER -Install peepholes on entrance doors and teach children to use them correctly.

3. KEEP YOUR HOUSE WELL-LIT. Use exterior sensory night-lights and interior lights on auto timers to create the illusion of your home always being occupied

4. BOLT WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS to the wall to prevent them from being removed

5. KNOW YOUR NEIGBORS PHONE NUMBERS and keep each other informed of travel plans

6. KEEP POLICE AND EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS posted near your phone

7. INSTALL A SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM!