August 14th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

AAA Mid-Atlantic is reminding homeowners to keep their home safe while away on vacation.  Investing in a security system, disconnecting computers to avoid hackers, and having neighbors check on property are a few ways to be secure. Kara Hitchens of AAA adds safety can also mean not posting on social media while away from home…

 

“Posting on social media while you’re gone is a clear indication to thieves that you are not home. So you wanna, you know, take as many pictures as you can but wait until you get back home to do the uploads for all those photos, and then show the world what a wonderful time you had on vacation.”