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Keep Your Home Secure During Vacation You wouldn't advertise that you were going on vacation if you knew that it could lead a burglar to seek out your home and yet many people who will travel this holiday season will do just that without a second thought; even worse most will do more to alert others than they ever realize. Once a vulnerable home has been identified it takes only 5 – 15 minutes for someone to break in and leave with cash and valuables. Here are some tips to keep your home safe while you are on vacation. 1. Ask for the help of a few select friends and neighbors. Having someone check in on your home once a day while you are gone is perhaps the best way to protect your home and belongings during a prolonged absence from home. These helpers should contact local authorities if they see suspicious or criminal activity or in the case of an emergency and most importantly know how to contact you. 2. Do not post about your upcoming vacation on social m