Overseas Security Measures For Your Home And Family
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Overseas Security Measures for Your Home and Family
Stay Safe and Secure While Living Abroad
Living overseas can be an enriching experience, but it’s crucial to ensure the safety of your home and family. Here are some key measures to consider:
Choosing the Right Home
Select the best housing option available. Apartments bring the advantage of proximity to neighbors, but they also have semi-public areas that might pose security risks. If choosing a standalone home, opt for one with high walls for added privacy and security.
Enhancing Home Security
Make your home as secure as possible by installing a burglar alarm system and exterior lighting with motion sensors. Consider additional measures such as:
- Deadbolt locks on all doors
- Secure locks and iron grilles for ground-floor windows
- Ensuring higher windows are secure, especially those accessible via trees or balconies
Household members should be instructed not to admit strangers without proper identification. Installing a peephole or small window in doors can help observe visitors before allowing entry. Always keep the garage door locked.
Consider having a watchdog for added security, either inside or outside the home.
Media Interactions
Be cautious about requests for photographs or interviews in your home. Choose wisely what you permit to be shown and your statements during any interviews.
Community and Law Enforcement
If local police protection is sparse, consider hiring a private security patrol in collaboration with neighbors. Request regular police patrols if available and needed.
Child Safety
Ensure your children are escorted to and from school. Inform school authorities that only family members or authorized people can pick them up. Avoid allowing unaccompanied children to use taxis or public transportation.
Household Staff
Conduct thorough background checks on all household staff. Instruct them not to share sensitive information or allow strangers entry without confirmed identification. They should also refuse any unsolicited deliveries unless the source is verified.
Emergency Preparedness
Maintain an updated list of emergency contacts and ensure it's easily accessible. Share the location of a nearby public or neighbor's phone for emergencies.
Communication Precautions
Be cautious with phone conversations, especially regarding travel plans, as telephones might be monitored. Distribute personal and business phone numbers sparingly.
Vigilance
Stay alert for individuals posing as utility or road workers near your home, and report any suspicious activity to the police. Cultivate friendly relations with neighbors for mutual support.
Avoiding Conflict
Steer clear of crowds and civil disturbances. It's best to avoid areas where you have no legitimate reason to be and to disengage from disputes with local citizens, reporting any incidents to the authorities swiftly.
Family Preparedness
Discuss and prepare a family plan for potential emergencies, such as kidnappings. Ensure your affairs, including insurance and vital documents, are in order and passports, visas, and medical records are current and secure.
Designate a contact for implementing emergency financial plans for dependents if needed.
By taking these steps, you can enhance your family's security while living overseas, ensuring peace of mind in your international adventure.
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