If you’ve never been the victim of a home break-in, consider yourself lucky. Not only are there extreme feelings of anger and worry that occur when you’ve had your personal space invaded, but there is also fear and a lost sense of security that can be difficult to regain at this time.
Here are some tips on what to do if your home has been burglarized to keep you safe after the fact.
Change Your Locks Right Away
After contacting the authorities and your insurance agency to take care of any possible damages, dangers and file necessary claims and police reports, you should immediately consider hiring a locksmith offering residential services to come change or fix your locks. Depending on how a burglar has entered the home, you may have damaged locks and hardware to deal with. If not, it’s still a good idea to have your locks rekeyed so you know that only you have a working key from this point forward.
Repair Damages
In addition to repairing locks, be sure to check around the home for other damage like broken windows or locks to secure all entry access areas again. While taking a security audit you should also check the outside perimeter of your property to be sure the method of entry is addressed and no other vulnerabilities such as a damaged fence or open cellar door is present.
Invest in New Technologies
Thanks to advancements in technology, we now have many options when it comes to monitoring our home from afar. Low cost solutions that use cameras connected wirelessly to an app on your mobile device allow you to log in and see what’s happening from wherever you are. That means you can keep an eye while you’re at the office and even while you’re traveling. Costs vary for but it can add peace of mind and allow you to see what’s on the other side of the door before you get there and are faced with a burglar alone.
Contact All American Locksmiths today for prompt lockout services, new locks, and more throughout Connecticut & Westchester County.
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