What to do if you find an intruder in your house?

If you suspect there is an intruder in your home, remember the following advice:

1. If you can get to a phone safely, dial 999 immediately to inform police of the situation.
2. Use your judgement as to what other action you take, but keep calm and do not take any unnecessary risks.

Should I call 911 if I think someone is in my house?

You should always dial 911 immediately if you sense an intruder in your home so the emergency operator can contact the police and dispatch them to help you. When you make this call, again, it’s important to stay calm and whisper, so the intruder doesn’t hear you.

Can you text 000?

However, if you have no alternative but to use a mobile phone you can still dial Triple Zero (000). NSW Ambulance does not have the capacity to receive an SMS text message from mobile phones in an emergency.

How to protect your home from intruders?

– Secure your doors and windows. Locking your doors and windows is the first and easiest defense against home intruders, but how many of us are doing it consistently? – Upgrade your door locks. Locking your doors and windows may not be enough if you don’t have high-quality locks. – Buy a home security system. Installing a home security system is one of the most effective ways to prevent intruders from entering and to alert you if there’s been a – Keep your valuables hidden. Some burglars may scope out potential targets ahead of time, ensuring they hit houses where they can get their hands on valuables. – Install outdoor lighting. Burglars don’t want to feel like they’re on display when breaking into a home, and outdoor lights can help to do just that. – Lock your garage. People put a lot of effort into securing their homes but often forget entirely about their garages. – Be smart about your hide-a-key. If you have a house key under your doormat or flowerpot on the porch, rethink its placement. – Make it look like someone is home. Most burglars don’t want to enter your home when you’re there. – Consider buying a safe. In a perfect world, intruders would never make it into your home, and so you’d never have to worry about your valuables being stolen. – The bottom line. No one wants to become the victim of a home invasion.

Is it legal to shoot an intruder?

The law is gray when it comes to your legal right to fire upon an intruder in your home or on your property. Each state has its own set of rules, and even individual counties can have little nuances to the law. In general, however, you can only shoot a deadly weapon at an intruder if you fear for your life or someone else’s life.

What does it mean to dream about intruder?

To dream of an intruder signifies feelings of shame and remorse. Take into account any unusual thoughts and feelings which are taking its toll on your peace of mind. Also, an intruder symbolizes being self-centered or unsolicited sexual attention.