If there are little things that are always left in a certain position or condition, use these things as benchmarks to measure if your house is as you left it.  For instance, perhaps you always leave the lights off in certain rooms of your house.  If you come home and see the lights have been turned on and nobody else lives in your house, then it is safe to conclude that someone is in your house. Talk to your family or housemates about a meetup spot where everyone can assemble in the event of a break-in or other emergency.  For instance, you might decide to gather your family in the meadow across the street from your house.  If you have children or others who are unable to ambulate easily on their own, designate someone in the house as responsible for them. Your plan should include a specific escape route out of each room.  Will you exit via a door, window, or fire escape?  Put these details in the plan. It's an easy thing to do, but many people forget to lock their doors or consider it unnecessary.  Locking your door when you go out and before you go to bed is the easiest way to deter robbers. Keep yourself and your family safe by locking your doors. If you're worried about home security or live in a high-crime area, consider getting a security door installed with double-cylinder deadbolts. A security door is an extra layer of protection in the form of a barred steel gate that only opens with a key on both sides. Your essentials are those things you never leave your home without: wallet, keys, and phone.    If you're the victim of a home invasion and need to leave in a hurry or call the police, you'll be glad you have all your things together and ready to go.  Keep the essentials handy in an easy-to-reach location like a backpack or on your person. Keep your cell phone charged at all times. At night, place your phone and your other essentials on a nightstand or on the floor beside the bed.
لاحظ حالة المنزل قبل مغادرته. ضع خطة في حالة الاقتحام. أقفل الأبواب. أبقِ الأساسيات في مكان واحد.