Barricading / Home fortification.

[whenfires]

I've already upgraded all locks on my doors (front, back & patio) to anti-snap cylinders. I heard about it a while ago from the local police on twitter. Ordered new locks the same day as it looked WAY to easy to gain entry.

I got mine from Ironmongery Direct. You just need the measurements of the cylinder and they are a piece of cake to change.

[grenfell]

I'm fairly certain it was on this forum that the idea of making your home look like it had already been targeted has been put forward. Given any fortification will only make a place look like there is something inside , make it stand out from every other house , and ultimately only slow down intruders a " pre raided" house would appear to offer less pickings for the would be looter. Also consider that those looters will at first ( as seen by various riots) target your valuables first , money , jewellery , electronics and designer clothes rather than your food stocks. Consider hiding as much away as possible. I use recycled plastic tubs for storage , hoping it's never put to the test , on the theory that looters are far less likely to want to pinch 10L of magnolia emulsion or tile adhesive.

[BaseOne]

Consider hiding as much away as possible. I use recycled plastic tubs for storage , hoping it's never put to the test , on the theory that looters are far less likely to want to pinch 10L of magnolia emulsion or tile adhesive.

Great idea!

[Captain Darling]

You can get pre made diversion safes from a lot of online retailers. Coke cans, bean cans and dictionary/encyclopaedia seem to be the most easily available for small goods but emulsion cans and tile grout are an ace idea for larger items.

I'm surprised no ones mentioned the London/Birmingham bar. Works just like the broomstick/chair under the door handle but there generally adjustable and purpose built so that bit better.

At home, I'm a big fan of Venetian blinds and keeping photo frames etc on the window sill. Not really security fittings, but trying defeating them quickly and silently.

[Plymtom]

Diversion safes yes, and I think i'd use the retailers for inspiration as the smart thief probably researches this stuff too, and the Birmingham bar hell yes I'd forgotten about those.

[Decaff]

You can get safety boxes that look like wall plug sockets, screwed to the wall you can't tell the difference from the real thing.

[Jaeger48]

I think one of the best defenses when concerned about looting is to engage your neighbors. This should be easier in an area that has seen rioting in the past.

As others have stated looking less appealing as a target than the next place is an easier defense. I live on a cul-de-sac. Pulling our cars into a blockade of the main entrance makes our neighborhood much less appealing.

[Illini Warrior]

I think one of the best defenses when concerned about looting is to engage your neighbors. This should be easier in an area that has seen rioting in the past.

As others have stated looking less appealing as a target than the next place is an easier defense. I live on a cul-de-sac. Pulling our cars into a blockade of the main entrance makes our neighborhood much less appealing.

looters are cowards by nature - lazy as the day is long - and looking for quik & eazy pickings .... with most of the homes unbarricaded and undefended - why would a few looters even bother with a hard nut of the neighborhood ....

[nzbred]

Apart from the obvious steps of locks on doors,padlocked gates etc,probably the best way is hiding in plain sight,not drawing attention to yourself or your home,looking as desperate as anyone else if things ever got that bad...

[Jaeger48]

I think one of the best defenses when concerned about looting is to engage your neighbors. This should be easier in an area that has seen rioting in the past.

As others have stated looking less appealing as a target than the next place is an easier defense. I live on a cul-de-sac. Pulling our cars into a blockade of the main entrance makes our neighborhood much less appealing.

looters are cowards by nature - lazy as the day is long - and looking for quik & eazy pickings .... with most of the homes unbarricaded and undefended - why would a few looters even bother with a hard nut of the neighborhood ....

When being chased by a lion one only needs to be faster than the slowest.