SAFETY MEASURES FOR SINGLE WOMEN LIVING ALONE....

As a single woman living alone, safety can become quite an issue. In this sense question like "what can I do to feel safer in my own home or apartment". If you are one of those women living by themselves, you should start to think about safety and how you can make this part of your lifestyle. The following tips will help reduce the possibility of many safety issues you may encounter as a female living alone. 

Home Security Systems are a must.

CHOOSE A SAFE LOCATION.

One of the first safety tips women should consider is the location they choose to live. There is a old saying "prevention is better than cure" and in this instance it certainly is. In recent times certain places have been deemed "hot spots" by law enforcement and this comes with good reason, as such these areas should be avoided at all cost especially for single women. 

GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR.

Knowing who lives next door to you is very important, introduce yourself and get to know neighbour, you never know when you could need their help. Having a good relationship with neighbors can help both yourself and your neighbour as you guy could help look out for each other. Of course, be careful about giving out personal information until you know them well enough. 

Neighbors Interacting With Each Other.

DON'T MAKE IT OBVIOUS THAT YOU ARE LIVING ALONE.

Most criminals look for easy targets, like women living alone. A prime example is female students of the University of the West Indies, who live around campus alone.  As such women should try and not advertise they are living by themselves. Ensure plenty lights are turned on inside and outside when it gets dark, burglars tend to avoid well lit homes. Avoid see through curtains and as often as possible invite your neighbors you trust to your place, so that your home appears to look like a busy place with plenty people around. 

INSTALL HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS.

Its best you buy a reliable home security camera to feel safer at home, burglars avoid homes with surveillance cameras. They should be outfitted inside and outside your home, along with hidden ones in case burglars avoid the visible ones, the hidden ones will pick them up. These live feeds can be viewed from your mobile phones anywhere in the world, making it easy to view any suspicious activity at your home.

Home Surveillance System.

MAKE YOUR MOBILE PHONE YOUR BEST FRIEND

Your phone can be important to keep you safe while living alone. There are a number of mobile apps, including alarm and GPS tracking facilities that can be downloaded which helps to improve your security at home. Ensure that emergency numbers like 999 (Police), 990 (Fire) and 811 (ambulance) and stored on your speed dial for easy access in cases of emergency. 

Mobile Security Apps for Home Security