Vacation Checklist printable pdf download

Vacation Checklist

Notify responsible neighbors or relatives of your itinerary and contact numbers.

Notify your local police department and alarm company about your schedule

and leave your local representative’s numbers as well as your away contact

numbers.

Arrange to have the Post Office stop delivering your mail until you return, or

arrange for it to be picked up regularly by your representative.

Ask a friend or relative to help you make your home look occupied. He or she

should mow your lawn or shovel your walk, collect any brochures or

information left on your door or in the yard, and open and close your drapes.

Do not leave any easily stolen objects such as power mowers, garden hoses,

lawn chairs, and bicycles in your yard.

Hide all valuable or irreplaceable items (e.g., jewelry, computers, firearms,

important papers, or checkbooks) in a safe place such as a safety deposit box

or home safe. You could also leave them with a trusted friend or relative

(check your insurance coverage). Make sure your home inventory is up to date

and keep copies in separate safe locations.

Unplug your garage door opener so that your garage doors are secure. Consider

placing a padlock through the track for extra security.

Consider moving your motor vehicle(s) to a different location until you return,

or have your representative move them regularly to make it appear as if you

are home.

Avoid publicity about your trip until you return.

Vacation Checklist