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Darker Nights - Security and Safety advice
Although we're into 2023 and the nights will become lighter it's still worth bearing in mind the following security and safety advice.
At home
We recommend that all households build a small 'emergency kit' as part of their home emergency plan. The following toolkit also contains a link to the Ready Scotland home emergency plan template and emergency kit checklist available to download as a PDF or print - Home Emergency ToolkitReady Scotland have prepared advice and guidance to make sure everyone has the help and support they need for all weather conditions - Severe Weather Preparedness
Make sure you know how to stay safe at home if severe weather causes a loss of power or other utilities.
Keep front and back doors locked at all times and keep keys and valuables out of sight and reach from cat flaps, letterboxes and downstairs doors and windows.
Close, and ideally lock, all windows when you are not in – approximately one in four break ins still happen because doors have been left unlocked or windows left open
Make sure your door is well lit and fully visible from the street – dusk-to-dawn lamp adaptors are available from DIY stores and again are cost effective
Check existing lighting is in good working order and replace any faulty equipment – remember to check batteries in torches and smoke alarms
Keep shrubbery and hedges at the front of the house pruned to below one metre – remove any cover for a criminal to work unseen and give your neighbours every chance to spot something suspicious
Keep curtains closed at night – if you are away, ask a trusted neighbour to close them for you, and open them again in the morning
Assess your property's perimeter and check it is secure. Cut back overgrown hedges and repair broken fences and gates
Secure sheds and outbuildings with good padlocks and consider fitting alarms.
Lock all tools and ladders away securely
On cold mornings, never leave your car unattended with the engine running to defrost the windows
When out and about
When out in your car, look out for the safe Park Mark accredited car parks and remove all items from your vehicle when you leave itDon't leave your keys in the ignitions, even when filling up with fuel or popping into the shop
Plan ahead before you go out. Know where you are going, how you'll get there, and how you'll get back. Let someone know where you are going, and be prepared for a change of plan.
When you are out walking keep to well-lit, busy areas, using the route you know best.
Don't be tempted to take short cuts that require you to stray from busy areas.
Avoid quiet or badly-lit alleyways, subways or isolated car parks.
Remain aware of your surroundings – do not walk along texting, making a phone call or listening to music. These will distract you
Keep valuables out of sight.
If you regularly walk home in the dark, get a personal attack alarm approved by Sold Secure - they are widely available and inexpensive
Wear reflective clothing - this allows cyclists and cars to see you as you walk along, especially in low visibility areas.
A flashlight or headlight can also help drivers see you if there are dark stretches of road on your route.
Jan 2023
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