Home Safety is Personal Safety

By Tiffany

It is essential for students to maintain good habits when it comes to home safety when living off-campus. Ensure that someone knows where you are at all times, especially if you are out late at night. Let your housemates know when you plan to return home. Some strategies you can implement to keep your home secure is to leave a light on inside or outside the house when no one is at home. Also, always lock your windows and doors, even when you are home, but especially when you leave home or are sleeping. This can deter anyone from targeting your house for a break-in. Lastly, having a trimmed front lawn with no overgrown bushes eliminates any potential hiding spots for unwanted visitors.