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Coming home to discover a burglary has taken place can be financially and emotionally devastating.

The good news is homeowners insurance providers say there are effective ways to protect your property.

Here are several to consider.

4 Tips to Safeguard Your Home from Theft

1. Trim Shrubs & Branches

Would-be thieves don’t like the spotlight. They’ll hide behind shrubs and hanging tree branches before breaking into a home. Make it harder for them by regularly trimming back overgrown vegetation, especially around windows and doors. Additionally, install lights near shrubs and trees to eliminate hiding places.

2. Install a Home Security System

There are a range of security systems designed to deter burglars. From alarm systems to sensor lighting, consider having one installed to protect your home. Surveillance cameras also deter thieves. Additionally, most homeowners insurance providers offers discounts on premiums for installed security systems.

3. Form a Neighborhood Watch

Ask your neighbors if they would be interested in forming a crime watch group. If their day schedules permit, neighbors can volunteer to keep an eye out for any suspicious activity and alert police when necessary. Additionally, daily or nightly patrols can discourage criminal activity.

4. Install a Fence

Metal fences are ideal for keeping thieves away. These structures are typically fortified underground with concrete, which makes it harder for criminals to climb under or over. As an added layer of protection, consider fences that are too high to scale. Fences might also fall into the security system category for lower homeowners insurance premiums.

 

Protect your home from burglary by working with Financial Strategies Group Inc. DBA Arlene Lear Insurance. She has provided affordable and reliable coverage to home and business owners in Bolivar and Humansville, MO. Whether you need to update your homeowners insurance after a recent renovation or need to file a claim after a burglary, Arlene will help you with compassion and prompt action. To learn more, call (417) 777-3000 in Bolivar or (417) 754-8377 in Humansville. Visit the website for details on the agency’s full suite of insurance options.

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