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If you’re planning to go out of town with the family, pay attention to these tips.
By Beatriz Oliveros, Houston Life Producer, Houston
HOUSTON – Whether you’re taking time off to go to the beach, or to visit another city, Rania Mankarious, executive director of Crime Stoppers of Houston, shares important tips to keep your family safe during Spring Break.
“It’s not the thought that everyone it’s out to get you. But you do have to keep in mind there are thieves who troll social media looking for homes that are vacant. So, think about when you’re posting. If you want to post during your trip, of course you can, but it might be better to post after.
Before heading out, make sure your doors and windows are locked, and keep in mind what you tell your ridesharing driver.
“A lot of us take Uber to the airport. It’s so much easier. But, do you want to tell your Uber driver that you’re going to be gone for the next two weeks? It’s just something to think about. You can call your neighborhood police department, they’ll do drive -bys, make sure your home is OK.
Mankarious shared seven more tips to keep everyone safe while on vacation.