At Trojan, your safety is our biggest concern! That’s why we would like to share some helpful tips that you could implement to make life in the dark a bit easier. PHOTO: Sourced.

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At Trojan, your safety is our biggest concern! That’s why we would like to share some helpful tips that you could implement to make life in the dark a bit easier.

  1. If possible, invest in a few high-wattage solar powered lights for your garden and a few LED lights for inside. Light is a deterrent to intruders.
  2. Make sure to keep your cell phone charged.
  3. If you need to manually open and close your gates when you get home, try to have someone meet you at gate.
  4. Keep a torch or a solar- or battery-powered light that is charged beforehand in multiple, easily accessible locations around your home.
  5. Switch it off! If the power goes off, it is safer to turn off or disconnect any electrical appliances that you were using, since a power surge may occur when the electricity is restored.
  6. Place plastic containers with water in your freezer or freezer compartment. This frozen water will act like ice bricks to help keep food cold during a power outage. It also helps your fridge to save electricity otherwise. When you fill the bottles or tubs with water, leave some space so the water can expand.
  7. Regularly check your alarm system’s battery. During outages, the battery may die and it won’t be active in the dark.
  8. Teach your children about fire safety! Keep candles in safe containers out of reach, and don’t leave them on overnight.
  9. Always ensure there are no gas leaks (ask an expert to install your gas if you’re not 100% confident) and switch all gas appliances off the moment you’re done with them.

For a non-obligatory assessment of your security needs, contact our friendly team on (011) 792 0738 today. Alternatively, fill out a submission form on our website and we would gladly get back to you!