Protecting Your Private Island

By Islomaniac | July 27, 2007

One of the perks of living on a private island is the feeling of safety that islands engender. However, in reality islands are an easy target for those looking to break into island homes and vandalize property. My island home has been broken into many times over my many years being here. In response we have had to develop ways to make our island safer and less prone to break-in’s. Click below to read my suggestions for island safety.

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First and foremost my island was broken into more often when we were only living there part time. Leaving the island empty for weeks or months at a time made it an easy target for criminals. Now that I live here full time I haven’t had a problem, nonetheless here are some things I have done over the years to protect my island.

First, I haven’t purchased or kept anything on the island that I would be devastated to lose. This means no fancy electronics, furniture, jewelry or antiques. In addition we never left any money on the island while we weren’t there. The more expensive things you have in your home, the more likely it is that you will be robbed.

Secondly make your home a fortress. Well not really, but ensure you have good locks on both your doors AND windows. Homes on islands are more remote and isolated this means potential burglars have more time to find a way in. Therefore you need to take extra precautions to ensure that they can’t get in. I would recommend mounting TV’s and a stereo’s in cabinets that can be closed and locked, you can get these at most furniture stores. Finally don’t leave things like pipes, tools or cans of paint laying around. Would be robbers can use the first two to break in and can create a big mess with the last one. If you lock your door but leave a crowbar, you might as well not lock your door. Finally, a lot of security companies don’t service private islands. Nonetheless, the company may give you stickers to put in your windows.

Finally, get to know your neighbors. Most islands are close to the mainland or to other islands. Ask people to keep an eye on your island while you are away and let them know when you will be away. Also leave your contact information with someone. If your island is broken into the police often ask the neighbors who lives in the home, it’s great if you have given them a name and number on where to contact you.

Overall, you can’t always protect your island home from a break-in, but there is a lot you can do to minimize the damage in the event that it does happen.

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