Families take advantage of the long holiday for Fiestas Patrias to go on trips, which is why it is necessary for them to opt for security measures to protect their homes and the comprehensive safety of their family members.
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According to an Ipsos survey, 87% of Peruvians feel unsafe when walking down the street at night, 67% do so during the day, and 63% think that public insecurity has worsened in the last year. In this context, it is essential to take some preventive measures to avoid theft or crime during Fiestas Patrias.
1. Avoid walking through dark, desolate places and places where crowds of people gather.
2. Do not count your money on the street or take out your cell phone.
3. Look around you before taking money out of the ATM.
4. Keep your cell phone volume low when you are walking down the street.
5. Do not neglect your belongings when someone asks you for help on the street, it may be a trap
6. Don’t post what you’re doing in real time on your networks.
7. Use app-based taxis to get around.
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When leaving home, the PNP advises:
1. Close all accesses to your home.
2. If you have security cameras, check that they are working properly and activate them.
3. Do not share information about your activities with strangers or on social networks.
4. Tell your trusted neighbor or family member that you will be leaving and that if you see any strange movement, they should call you.
5. Before leaving your home, check that there are no strange marks or signs on the walls or suspicious people hanging around.
Risks when traveling
It is estimated that more than 4.5 million Peruvians will travel within the country during this long holiday, so follow these recommendations to reduce all risks when going out and traveling during these Fiestas Patrias.
1. When you reach your destination, it is advisable to use app-based taxis that provide safer and more efficient solutions compared to a pirate vehicle.
2. Keep an eye on your credit cards when making purchases. If you lose them or your cell phone is stolen, call 1820 immediately to block your cards and digital applications. This new emergency number allows you to connect with the blocking areas of 17 banking entities in the country.
3. If you are traveling in your car, take it to the mechanic beforehand, check that all the documentation is in order and do not forget to bring a mechanical emergency kit and first aid kit.
