| One out of ten homes will be burglarized this year. |
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Country residences can be more at risk simply because of its more remote location
and being farther from protective services such as police and fire departments which increase emergency response time. |
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Residential security, whether occupants are at home or away may save money on insurance. |
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Sheds and outbuildings should be secured. |
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Doors are the second highest point of entry for residential burglaries. |
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90% of all intruders will choose not to enter a residence that is well lit. |
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Keep ladders and tools that could be used to gain access to your home locked up and out of sight. |
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Window air conditioners should be bolted to the wall to prevent them from being easily removed from the outside. |
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Daytime burglaries happen as often as nighttime burglaries. |
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The family home is already the target in two out of three burglaries. |