{"id":240415,"date":"2020-03-22T06:30:43","date_gmt":"2020-03-22T04:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=240415"},"modified":"2020-03-20T16:35:17","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T14:35:17","slug":"mamba-security-offers-community-safety-tips-help-keep-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2020\/03\/22\/mamba-security-offers-community-safety-tips-help-keep-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Mamba Security offers the community safety tips to help them keep safe"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to protecting your family and your belongings, you can\u2019t be too careful.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of ways you can protect your family, vehicles and your home against crime.<\/p>

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Mamba Security has compiled several safety tips to help combat crime in the area.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Warning \u2013 Tips on how not to be a traffic light robbery victim<\/a><\/h4>\n

Top tips to prevent hijackings:<\/strong><\/p>

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\u2022 Stay alert:<\/p>\n

Be vigilant at all times and be aware of your surroundings.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Space between vehicles:<\/p>\n

Keep enough space between your car and others to avoid being trapped and an easy target for hijackers.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Scout for danger:<\/p>\n

Adopt a search pattern radius to scout before approaching your home.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Suspicious vehicles:<\/p>\n

If you are being followed, drive to the nearest public space, like a service station, shopping centre or police station. Don\u2019t go home.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Escape if you can:<\/p>\n

Try to get away from the situation as soon as possible. Your life is worth more than your vehicle.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Be seen and heard:<\/p>\n

Should you see suspicious activity, hoot, scream, blow a whistle and try to attract as much attention as possible.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Heed these safety tips when parking your vehicle<\/a><\/h4>\n

Top tips to prevent house break-in and theft:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Close your curtains:<\/p>\n

It is recommended that you keep your curtains closed at night to prevent suspects from observing the activity inside your house.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lock your garage door:<\/p>\n

Do not leave your garage door open or partially open. Make sure your garage door is closed and locked.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Report it:<\/p>\n

Report any suspicious movement that could be a threat to you or your neighbours.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lock your gates and doors:<\/p>\n

Install security gates and be sure to keep all gates and doors locked.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Keep the entrance of your property clear:<\/p>\n

Keep the entrance to your property and home clear of large plants so that suspects cannot hide.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Talk to your neighbours:<\/p>\n

Build a relationship with your neighbours and let them know when you go away on holiday.<\/p>\n

Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Busi Vilakazi (Journalist)\u00a0busiv@caxton.co.za.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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