Later this month we're going camping for the entire weekend. This means no one will be in our house for three days. I decided I'd better do something about that.
I bought some timers so I could cause some lamps and a television to turn on and off at different times of the day and night while we're away. This is a very good way to simulate being home. It's pretty easy to set up – just monitor your own habits for a few days and then replicate them with the timers.
I also made arrangements for a neighbor to collect my mail and newspapers. Leaving those things uncollected for even one night can tip off a smart burglar that no one is home. We're leaving our house empty, but the last thing we want to come home to is an empty house.
Just as we walk out the door we're arm our monitored ADT security system. This is a great way to ensure 24/7 protection while we're away. Should anything go wrong, they'll have local emergency units on their way, probably faster than dialing 911.
Even short trips require a diligent home security plan. Make your monitored ADT home security system a key part of that plan.