Heading to the beach or leaving Maryland this summer? The last thing you want to worry about while relaxing on the sand is what is happening back at your house.
If you are locking up a home in Towson, Columbia, or Owings Mills, a few practical steps will save you a lot of stress before you hit the road
- Double-check the physical locks
- Check upstairs window locks.
- Secure sliding door tracks.
- Lock the garage entry.
- Unplug the automatic opener.
- Make it look occupied
- Set random light timers.
- Hold mail and newspapers.
- Have neighbors clear flyers.
- Leave a car parked.
Pre-test your security check- Clean dirty camera lenses.
- Verify smartphone app alerts.
- Confirm clear battery statuses.
- Test the backup power.
Why professional monitoring mattersSmartphone apps only work if you have a cell signal. If you are on a flight or swimming in the ocean, you will miss a break-in or fire alert. 24/7 professional monitoring ensures local dispatch handles the emergency for you immediately.Safe travels on your next trip out of the Greater Baltimore area!
