{"id":158,"date":"2017-04-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.duganins.com\/blog\/?p=158"},"modified":"2017-04-08T02:20:24","modified_gmt":"2017-04-08T02:20:24","slug":"5-home-security-steps-to-protect-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duganins.com\/blog\/5-home-security-steps-to-protect-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Home Security Steps to protect Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having home insurance coverage provides peace of mind after an incident that may have occurred due to criminal activity. While we can&#8217;t predict every kind of situation in the Astoria, OR. area, there are ways to wisely secure a home. Here at Linda Dugan Insurance we believe in informing our customers. Below are five tips for you to more securely protect your home against crime. Visit us or call 503-440-3909, and we can discuss your concerns more thoroughly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Landscaping<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keep foliage trimmed back away from the house, especially around doors and windows. Opportunists look for privacy while picking a lock or breaking a window.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lighting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have motion sensor lighting installed to deter criminals who like to work in the dark. If the neighbor&#8217;s cat keeps turning on your outside lights, they can be reset to avoid that.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Doors and Windows<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make it a firm habit to lock doors as you come inside. Check locks before you leave the house, and before bedtime. Making this a habit reduces the chances of you accidentally leaving a window open for a week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Security Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Consider a security system that connects directly to rescue and safety personnel who can respond the moment there&#8217;s an incident. These systems help during home accidents, as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Neighborhood Connections<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hard to define but wonderful to experience is the connection to your neighbors that makes you feel safe and watched over. Be a good neighbor and build relations within your neighborhood that deter crime and strengthen communities.<\/p>\n<p>At Linda Dugan Insurance we have independent agents ready to discuss your home insurance coverage. We can find discounts you may qualify for, and provide tips on home security. Serving the Astoria, OR&nbsp;area, we are available at 503-440-3909.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having home insurance coverage provides peace of mind after an incident that may have occurred due to criminal activity. While we can&#8217;t predict every kind of situation in the Astoria, OR. area, there are ways to wisely secure a home. Here at Linda Dugan Insurance we believe in informing our customers. 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