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Rise in heating oil theft, security advice. |
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Since the recent price rise in heating oil there has been a surge in heating oil theft. Oil is a prime target for thieves at rural properties, businesses, transport depots and farms. Take the following steps to secure your heating oil. Alarm and regularly monitor your heating oil tank, hiding if from view, within a secure perimeter area. Also making sure it is easily accessible for delivery drivers The position of your oil tank can have a significant effect on how difficult it is for a thief to target. Ideally it is best to have the oil tank close to your house with one or more windows overlooking it. The perimeter around the oil tank can be secured by keeping gates locked, with walls and fences in good repair. Install movement sensitive CCTV that can immediately alert and allow you to view that movement. Back it up with CCTV warning signage. Further enforce CCTV with good security lighting. If possible, enclose your tank either in a stand-alone building or fenced off area. Any enclosed area must be ventilated. Again, advice should be sought from either OFTEC or your oil company. Install a good alarm, preferably a movement activated alarm to deter the offender before they have accessed the oil tank. Or use a Sonic alarm with a mobile application that can immediately alert you of a change in fuel level.
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