Keep your Home Safe

1. Lock your windows & doors when you leave the house: This will prevent criminals from breaking into your residence while your away.
2. Don’t post on social media until you have returned from your trip: This will prevent strangers from knowing that you’re away for the weekend.
3. Tell your close neighbours that you will be out of town: This will ensure that your house is monitored during your time away. Only tell a selection of trusted people that you are leaving.
4. Install cameras around your house: This will provide 24/7 surveillance on your property. Any movement that is detected, will send you a notification on your mobile phone alerting you of the current activity from your house.

Keep Yourself Safe

1. Drive smart, Drive safe: Always have a map of your destination (paper maps are especially important- electronics may die, lose signal, break, etc.). When driving long distances, have a plan to change drivers or stop for rest to avoid fatigue.
2. If going swimming, ensure everyone can swim and supply lifejackets: Young children or other inexperienced swimmers need to be closely watched and given floatation devices near pools or bodies of water. Get safety training/learn CPR so you can be prepared for an emergency. Stay in areas with cell-phone signal if possible so that emergency services can be reached quickly.
3. Be aware of alcohol consumption and/or consumption of other drugs: Stay away from bodies of water and steep drop-offs while under the influence, and regulate your consumption to keep yourself and others safe. Do not operate a boat while under the influence.
4. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash on your trip: In crowded areas during holiday times, pickpockets are more likely to look for victims. Don’t carry large amounts of cash, and store money on a clip or in your front pocket.