However, one of South Africa's leading security organisations, Chubb Security, would like to remind the public to bear the following in mind before heading off on that well-earned holiday break:
- Test your alarm before you go on holiday, but notify the Chubb Monitoring Centre beforehand. They can be contacted on 0861 202 911.
- If your alarm is faulty, don't leave it to the last minute to request a technician to come out and check your system.
- Inform Chubb of any additional key holders staying in your area for the holidays.
- Suspend newspaper and magazine deliveries.
- Ask someone to clear out your post-box on a regular basis.
- Consider asking a friend or family member to house-sit for you or to visit your home on a regular basis. If you have a house sitter, ensure they know how to operate your alarm system. In addition, forward us your house sitter's details, to prevent them from being mistaken as an unwelcome intruder.
- Pack your luggage into your vehicle behind closed garage doors.
- Do not leave notes on the door, underneath the doormat or in the post box to indicate that you are away.
- Inform someone where you are going, of your anticipated time of arrival, time of return and contact procedures.
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