| Protect your investments! Keep your receipts in a safe place that won't be damaged by fire or flood. | |
| Take the two minutes it takes to record the serial numbers on all of your home equipment. Keep the information off site, such as in a deposit box, so that if disaster strikes, you'll have an accessible record. | |
| Get an accurate, signed assessment of your home's value and keep it in a safe place. | |
| Make sure all door and window locks are secure and functioning properly. | |
| Invest in an alarm system. | |
| Keep your refrigerator stocked with healthy snacks. | |
| Tell your neighbors when you will be away from home so they can report any questionable activities. | |
| Install motion light detectors so that the path to the doorway is clearly lit and to discourage theft. |