Main Menu Close Menu

mail Contact

Search Close

Translate

Department

Community Development

Department

Community Response

Department

Convention and Cultural Services

Department

Finance

Department

Fire Department

Department

Human Resources

Department

Information Technology

Department

Mayor and Council

Department

Office of Public Safety Accountability

Department

Office of the City Attorney

Department

Office of the City Auditor

Department

Office of the City Clerk

Department

Office of the City Manager

Department

Office of the City Treasurer

Department

Police Department

Department

Public Works

Department

Utilities

Department

Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment

Category

hiking Activities

Arts & Culture

Camps

Classes & Group Activities

Community Centers

Events & Entertainment

Sports

Swimming

Category

pets Animals & Pets

Animals & Pets

Category

domain_add Building & Planning

Construction

Inspections

Planning

Property Lines & Surveying

Zoning

Category

store Business

Business

Cannabis

Economic Development

Innovation

Suppliers & Vendors

Category

account_tree City Administration

Accountability & Oversight

Boards & Commissions

City Attorney

City Manager

City Structure & Policies

Customer Service

Elections

Mayor & City Council

Transparency

Category

category City Assets & Data

City Buildings & Property

City Vehicles

Records

Transparency

Category

explore City Regions

Council Districts

Neighborhoods

Property Lines & Surveying

Zoning

Category

diversity_4 Community Support

Accessibility

Community Centers

Community Engagement

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Homelessness

Housing

Older Adults

Volunteering

Youth

Category

theater_comedy Culture & History

Arts & Culture

Events & Entertainment

Sacramento History

Category

business_center Employment

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Employees & Retirees

Employment

Volunteering

Workforce Development

Category

directions Infrastructure

Bridges

Drinking Water

Information Technology

Infrastructure Finance

Stormwater & Flooding

Streets & Roads

Trails

Wastewater & Sewer

Category

gavel Law, Code & Compliance

Code Enforcement

Inspections

Law & Code

Permits

Category

payments Money

Accounting

City Budget

Claims, Rebates & Discounts

Debt Management

Economic Development

Grants

Infrastructure Finance

Investment & Cash Management

Payments & Fees

Taxes

Category

park Outdoors & Sustainability

Bicycles

Boating

Camps

Climate & Sustainability

Parks

Scooters

Sports

Swimming

Trails

Trees

Weather

Category

local_police Safety

Alternative Response

Crime

Emergency Management

Emergency Response

Fire

Inspections

Police Department

Prevention & Personal Safety

Stormwater & Flooding

Weather

Category

directions_car Transportation

Bicycles

Boating

Driving

Electric Vehicles

Parking

Public Transportation

Scooters

Traffic

Walking

Category

delete_sweep Utility Services

Drinking Water

Recycling

Trash

Wastewater & Sewer

Back to categories Back to Departments

Search for content

SITE NAVIGATION

Safety and Crime Prevention Tips

Vacation Safety

Safety and Crime Prevention Tips

Vacation Safety

A vacation, a weekend away from home or a business trip should be a pleasant experience for you and your family. You can help make each trip more enjoyable by taking a few simple steps to reduce the possibility that your home will be broken into while you are gone.

Safeguarding your home while you're away

An empty house (or one that looks that way) is a tempting target for a burglar. Use this checklist of tips to help safeguard your home while you are away:

Have good locks on all doors and windows, and use them!
Make sure any broken windows, and door or window locks are repaired.
Ask a neighbor to watch the house while you're away. It's a good idea to leave your vacation address and telephone number with a neighbor so you can be reached in case of an emergency.
Never leave your house key hidden outside your home.
Stop all deliveries, or arrange for a neighbor to pick up your mail, newspapers 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 days and return them after the garbage pickup is made.
Plug in timers to turn lights and a radio or television on and off at appropriate times. This helps to disguise the fact that you are away.
Turn the bell or ringer on your telephone down low. If a burglar is around, he won't be alerted to your absence by a ringing phone.
Don't announce your absence on answering machine messages; leave your normal message on the machine.
Leave your blinds, shades and curtains in a normal position. Don't close them unless that is what you do when you are home.
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.
Secure storage sheds, attic entrances and gates.
Consider taking valuables to a bank safe deposit box.
Tell your local police you plan to be away. Patrol officers may have the opportunity to periodically check your home.
Engrave your valuables. This simple step will allow your stolen property to be identified and returned to you if recovered by the police.

Safeguarding yourself while traveling

If you are driving, make sure your vehicle has been properly serviced and is in suitable condition for the journey.
Try to have specific directions and routes to your destination.
If you get lost, call the local police for directions or assistance.
Don't keep your "pink slip" in your vehicle.
Keep your vehicle doors and windows locked, even while you are in it.
At stop lights and other traffic delays, leave enough space in front of your vehicle so that you have an escape option in case of an emergency.
Let someone know the route you intend to travel and your itinerary. This will help authorities in locating you if there is a need to do so.
Plan your trip carefully and allow for factors such as weather, fatigue, facilities for lodging, food, and fuel.
Be sure you have sufficient money available; use traveler’s checks or credit cards instead of large amounts of cash.
Ask the hotel or motel staff about their security measures so you know what to expect.
Use the hotel safe to store your valuables during your stay.

ON THIS PAGE