Halloween Safety: Don’t Get Spooked by Halloween Pranks

Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on October 25, 2017

Trick or Treat? It’s a good time to review some measures you can take so your property is not subject to Halloween pranks and vandalism.

Halloween is a favorite holiday for many. Pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, costumes — there is so much to enjoy. Unfortunately, Halloween pranksters often connect the holiday with mischief. In fact, Nationwide has seen an increase in vandalism claims during Halloween week for the last five years. An average of five and a half percent uptick in auto and slightly more than nine percent in homeowners claims.

As Halloween approaches, it is a good time to review some measures you can take so your property is not subject to Halloween pranks and vandalism.

Visibly empty houses are prime targets for vandalism or break-ins. Most know the drill — always lock your doors and windows, stop your mail and newspapers prior to vacations, and put your lights on a timer.

Here are some additional suggestions that may help prevent you from becoming a victim of a burglary or an act of vandalism:

Protect your home

Don’t post your travel plans on social media sites, talk about your trip with casual acquaintances, or leave notes on the front door indicating that you’re not home.
Install outdoor lighting (activated by a photocell or movement) to illuminate the area around your home at night.
Consider purchasing a security system that directly alerts police to intruders.
Turn down the volume on your answering machine and ringer so that it can’t be heard outside.
Leave shades, blinds and curtains in normal positions, but be sure to keep valuables out of sight.

Find out more safety tips by Nationwide Insurance at:
https://blog.nationwide.com/news/protect-property-halloween-pranks/

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