SENIOR CITIZEN SAFETY TIPS AT HOME AT THE DOOR Most of the time, the person at your door will be there for a legitimate reason, whether he/she is a friend or a stranger. If the caller is a recognized friend, there should be no problem. If the caller is a stranger, you should immediately become alert. Never open your door to a stranger. You should have a one-way peephole installed in the door that allows you to see who the caller is. The one-way peephole is inexpensive and easily installed. If a stranger is legitimately at your door, he / she will not object to you being cautious. Establish the callers identity and the reason for the visit. If he / she refuses to show identification and will not leave, quietly go to the telephone and notify the police. If you live in an apartment complex, telephone your building superintendent. Should the caller produce identification but you still are not sure of the validity of the visit, telephone the callers business office for confirmation. If you still feel uncomfortable, do not open the door; ask the caller to return in 30 minutes or an hour. This will allow you sufficient time to contact a friend or relative to be present when the caller returns. Being cautious increases your safety and well-being. There are a number of ways you can secure your doors. If you do not feel your locks are adequate, we recommend that you contact a professional locksmith or a friend to assist you. Most local police departments have literature on home security that will provide you with information on various residential locking devices. Should you consider improving the security of your home, investigate thoroughly your lock requirements and the cost of upgrading the security of your doors, for a lock is only as effective as the door and frame on which it is installed.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 22:15:29 +0000
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