Who's at the door?

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The Kilcullen Area Community Text Alert has issued this list of precautions to consider if you have callers to your door:

• Are you expecting callers? If not look out the window to see the caller(s), make a note of theirs or their vehicles description. 

• Have you a viewer fitted in your door? You are safer behind a closed door.

• Have you a door chain / limiter fitted and the chain/ limiter on? If you must open the door, use the limiter. Consider installing a video doorbell which links to your mobile phone, that way you don’t have to open the door to speak to the caller.

• If you are going to open your door to callers, ensure your back door is locked before you do.

• If you are going to engage, ask for ID – a genuine caller won’t mind.

• Don’t be embarrassed to tell the caller to write their contact details down for you so you can make an appointment with them when you are comfortable and have decided to do so. 

• Use recommended trades people, avoid using the services of cold callers.

• The basic rule is if you don’t know the person at your door, you shouldn’t let them in.

• If you are anxious, contact your local Garda Station.

Be vigilant and keep an eye on your elderly and vulnerable neighbours. Please remind those who may not be on social media of this security check list.

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