Our great city of Corona was recently named the 13th<\/sup> safest city to live in the United States. The ranking analyzed safety factors, such as violent and property crime rates per capita, determining the cities with the lowest overall levels. As a Corona resident, this is good news for you, but you still want to be vigilant about your safety. Here are some easy-to-implement safety tips to protect your home and give you some peace of mind. Our great city of Corona was recently named the 13th safest city to live in the United States. The ranking analyzed safety factors, such as violent and property crime rates per capita, determining the cities with the lowest overall levels. As a Corona resident, this is good news for you, but you still want to be… <\/p>\n
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\nSafeguard Your Home<\/u><\/strong>
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\nSecure sliding glass doors and windows:<\/strong> An unsecured sliding door or window can provide an intruder with a relatively easy entrance to your home. While it's important to always lock your doors and windows when it's not in use, it’s even more effective to use a secondary blocking device. For optimal security, insert a wooden dowel or stick into the door or window track limiting movement. If you leave your doors and windows open for air flow, block the window open no more than six inches and make sure you can't reach in from the outside and remove the blocking device.
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\nKeep balcony clear:<\/strong> Your balcony is not a safe storage area. Don’t keep anything valuable, like a bicycle, on your balcony or patio.
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\nUse light timers and close blinds:<\/strong> Interior lighting is necessary to show signs that someone is home, even if you aren’t. Invest in inexpensive light-timers and use them regularly. The pattern of them clicking on and off simulates actual occupancy. Close blinds when you leave your home to keep wandering eyes from scanning your valuables and reduce your risk of break-ins.
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\nKnow Your Community<\/u><\/strong>
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\nGet to know our staff and your neighbors:<\/strong> Familiarize yourself with our employees including safety patrol, contract maintenance, and any grounds personnel. Report anyone that doesn’t look familiar. Introduce yourself to your neighbors. Good neighbors can report suspicious activity.
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\nBe prepared<\/u><\/strong>
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\nID your belongings:<\/strong> Engrave your drivers’ license number on TVs, computers, and other electronic devices. If your items are taken, it’s easier to identify and locate them if they are engraved. Photograph or videotape your high-value belongings and make a list of the make, model, and serial numbers. Store this list off-site for safe keeping.
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\nPurchase renters’ insurance:<\/strong> Renters’ insurance will protect the value of your possessions in case they are stolen or destroyed by a disaster. Many insurance companies offer policies specifically for renters that cover all your property at the full replacement cost.
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