Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark

Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark
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Did you know that a staggering 64% of British adults admit that they are still scared of the dark.

36% regularly get the feeling someone or something is in the room with them.

And 1 in 5 regularly check under the bed for lurking monsters and close cupboard and wardrobe doors before they get into bed.

Those were some of the findings from a 2017 poll conducted by a UK bed company.

And with the clocks now turned back and Hallowe'en upon us, travelling to and from work in the dark will soon be a reality.

But even with 17 hours of darkness each day in the depths of the Scottish winter is there any reason to still 'Be Afraid Of the Dark'?

Let's look at some suggestions to help cope with the dark nights. 

​What Can You Do?
To help protect You, your Family and your Property during the long dark winter

​Security Systems

• A security alarm is a great visual deterrent to burglars
• Have a flashing LED light on the external security alarm sounder
• Make sure your security alarm is working and maintained
• Make sure no one can see you entering alarm codes
• Invest in external CCTV cameras, police now encourage home CCTV
• Internal motion cameras can send alerts to smartphones
• Install a video and audio doorbell with smartphone notifcations
• External motion sensor LED lights are still an excellent deterrent
• Have on/off timers to control internal ceiling lights or plug-in lights

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External 

• Summer is over so it's time to get back into the habit of locking doors
• Tidy Garden - lock away those expensive summer gadgets and furniture
• Padlock up or remove steps/ladders from the garden
• Repair any broken fences or gates - secure the perimeter of your property
• Lock and secure any outbuildings
• Check existing locks on windows and doors are in good working order
• Check locks on windows and doors meet modern standards

 Other Measures

• Cancel milk and papers if going away over the festive period
• Don't broadcast on social media when you will be out attending events
• Don't broadcast your festive getaway holiday on social media
• Don't leave valuables or Christmas presents on view from windows
• If away from home get friends and neighbours to check on your property 
• Get a dog - one that barks and looks scary
• Do all of the above and enjoy the winter and your festive holidays

PS - Don't be afraid of the dark, drop us an enquiry at any of the below links and we can offer electrical and security system advice.

www.stirlingelectrical.co.uk
www.stirlingalarms.co.uk
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