The Village of Royal Palm Beach
Hurricane Preparedness Guide
HOTLINK: Hurricane Preparedness Guide
HOTLINK: Palm Beach Shelters 1.4.18
How to Safeguard Your Home
Source: Florida Attorney General’s Office
- Do not list your first name in the telephone book. Instead use initials.
- Make sure your answering machine message does not indicate that you are alone.
- Have deadbolts installed on all doors. Keep doors and windows locked.
- Install a peep-hole on your door and look before opening the door.
- Never open the door to strangers.
- Keep blinds or drapes closed at night to discourage “Peeping Toms.” Do not hang lingerie outdoors.
- Verify the identity of any repairmen. Use the telephone number listed in the phone book, not on their identification.
- If someone comes to your door asking to use the telephone, make the call yourself. Don’t invite them in.
- Don’t hide a spare key under the door mat or under a flower pot. Thieves know all the good hiding places.
- Plant thorny bushes under all windows. Invest in motion sensor lights and a good security system.
- Get a barking dog or “beware of dog” signs.
- Always double check doors at night and lock all windows.
- Be sure your garage door can be secured. Do not leave it open when you are away; an empty garage broadcasts your absence.
- Lock your vehicles at all times. Do not leave your keys in the vehicle. Remove all valuables from your vehicle. Park off the street and in your driveway.
- Install motion sensor lights.
- Report any suspicious activity to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (non-emergency 561-688-3400 or in the case of an emergency 911).
This information has been shared with our Community compliments of: Diane Smith, F.C.P.P., S/M S/M Community Outreach, P.B.S.O. District 9 – Village of Royal Palm Beach. [email protected] (561) 904-8241