Looting and Theft In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Sandy

Though overall crime is down following Hurricane Sandy, burglary has been on the rise in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. There are several possible reasons for this, one being the lack of proper lighting due to power loss. The second major reason is because people are desperate after having their own homes and property destroyed. Whatever the reason, this looting is becoming a problem, with several recent arrests made in the tri-state area. Many homes are still empty because of destruction and lack of power and little can be done right now to resolve this issue. Your best bet, if your home is livable, is to have a generator powering essential electronics including refridgerators, lighting and alarm systems. With many phone lines down as well, you will want an alarm system that communicates via cellular transmitter. Additionally, if you have fuel or a portable generator that can be stolen, you may want to invest in a CCTV system to monitor these valuable items.