• Have good locks on all exterior doors and windows and use them
• Make sure your residence looks lived in not empty.
• Leave shades and blinds in a normal position.
• Ask a neighbor to watch your residence while you are away. Leave your vacation address and telephone number with a neighbor so you can be reached in case of an emergency.
• Test your smoke and burglary alarms.
• Stop all deliveries; arrange for a trusted neighbor to pick up your mail, newspaper and packages.
• Arrange for someone to mow your lawn, rake leaves and maintain the yard to give the home a lived-in look.
• Have a neighbor place garbage cans at the curb on your normal pickup day(s) and return them after the garbage pickup is made.
• Plug in timers to turn lights and a radio (talk show) or television on and off at appropriate times. Have several throughout the house.
• Turn the bell or ringer on your telephone down low. If a burglar is around, he/she won't be alerted to your absence by a ringing telephone.
• If you have call forwarding on your telephone, forward your calls to a trusted friend or relative.
• Don't announce your absence on answering machine messages; leave your normal messages on the machine.
• Close and lock garage doors and windows. Ask a neighbor to occasionally park in your driveway.
• If you leave your car at home, park it as you normally would. Vehicles parked outside should be moved occasionally to appear that they are being used.
• Consider taking valuables to a bank safety deposit box.
• Ask your local law enforcement agency to place your home on a close patrol (vacation checklist).

FBI theft statistics prove that most cycle theft is on the rise.  Most bicycles, motorcycles, and ATVs are stolen from the home (yard, porch, garage, etc...).  Many are stolen easily because they are not locked.  Please purchase and use a lock!  Ask our local cycle shop for advice about the best lock for your particular requirements and how to use it.

Identity thieves are waiting for the opportunity to use your name, social security number and credit card number. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America; 10 million Americans were victimized in the past year. Americans spent nearly 300 million hours last year resolving problems related to identity theft. 

According to the latest statistics by the National Safety Council, one in eight licensed drivers is involved in an automobile accident each year. Whether or not you become one of those unfortunate drivers involved in a collision, the following information can help you lessen the headaches and expense of an accident. In case of an accident: