Lockouts always seem to happen to the “other” person; that is, until they happen to you! Then, it’s a completely different matter and your whole world can go suddenly haywire! One thing about lockouts; they don’t respect income, race, level of education or age. Everyone is susceptible to getting locked out. One brief moment of inattention is all that it takes to suddenly find yourself on the wrong side of a locked door!
Lockouts happen every day here in Milwaukee, WI and anywhere else that there are locks, keys and locking hardware. A lockout situation can happen with your car, at home, at your business, at work, or while you are on vacation. Here at Locksmith Master Milwaukee we deal with locked out persons on a regular basis, so we know how to handle these situations from a professional’s point of view. Read this post so you’ll know how to handle your next lockout smartly, safely and affordably.
Do this first!
Always remember to remain calm. It’s actually very hard to do when suddenly surprised by a lockout incident. Lockouts always seem to happen at the very worst time. We are usually hurried, busy, or otherwise in the middle of doing something important when it happens. Always remember that panicking does nothing but make the situation worse. Your emotions can range from sudden surprise at your situation to absolute panic or anger because you are now late for something or unable to attend an engagement.
Another great reason to remain calm during a lockout situation is to NOT attract attention to yourself. Doing so might attract someone that is bent on taking advantage of your vulnerability either by offering to fraudulently help you or to maybe even attack you or rob you. Don’t be paranoid but do be aware of your surroundings and be careful until help arrives!
Resist the urge to break back in!
Hey, it’s your property, after all, so why not break back inside? Actually, there are many reasons. Injury can occur at this time so be careful. Think about it; you are breaking glass, prying open windows, smashing doors; all destructive things that can not only result in cuts, falls, and electric shock, it can even lead to getting arrested or shot by a concerned neighbor, roommate or family member.
Another reason for NOT breaking into your property is the fact that you will incur damage to your own house, car or business. This will result in repair costs and possible negative publicity if someone films your episode and posts it online or to a news site. The ironic part of all this is that often people break back into their own property in a misguided effort to save money on locksmith service charges! Go figure!
What about real life and death emergencies? Should you break back in then? That’s up to you. If your pet is locked in a hot car or your toddler is left all alone in the house, then by all means do what it takes to help out but our example calls for restraint and good judgement when you are merely surprised, angry or inconvenienced.
Time for that spare key!
Be honest; do you have a spare key that you can use for lockouts? Our Milwaukee, WI locksmith shop recommends that everyone keep a spare key hidden where you can find it and use it if needed. We don’t recommend the usual flower pot on the porch or under the welcome mat approach. This practically invites burglars to target you! Instead, hide your key in a rain gutter or bury it next to a bush in the back yard. BBQ grills are good places to hide a spare house or car key. Glove compartments or under the floor mat are other options. Be sure to hide the house key NOT in the house and the car key NOT in the car! This may seem obvious but you’d be surprised how many folks do this and are surprised when they can’t access them!
Do you trust your neighbor?
Sometimes, if you are fortunate, you’ll live next to or near a good neighbor. If so, you might just leave a spare key with him or her. The same goes for a friend or family member. It’s nice to have someone to call on when you find yourself so helpless. The act of calling them not only brings a helpful key, it also keeps you on the phone for a while which can have a calming effect and it can also provide a potential witness in case you run into trouble while you are in “limbo.”
Don’t call a locksmith!
Don’t just call any locksmith; call the right one! Contrary to opinion, all locksmiths are not equal or alike. If you don’t know who you are calling you might wind up with unlicensed amateurs or part time handymen that only want a big fee from you. Be selective and choose a locksmith that is licensed, bonded and insured. You’ll want one that offers 24-hour emergency assistance and fast response times. Free price quotes and a cheerful and helpful attitude would be nice, as well. You might be wondering how on earth you are supposed to find such a lock and key shop in Milwaukee, WI when you are suddenly denied access to your own house, car or business.
The answer is simple; line up your lock professional BEFORE you actually need him!
Be proactive!
Who knows? You may never find yourself locked out. That’s a good thing. But, what if you do? Or, what if someone close to you goes through the lockout experience and calls you? Having a full service, affordably priced lock shop on speed dial is not only smart, it can be a life saver; literally! We recommend that you take the time to actually find a locksmith professional that you can work with and enter the phone number in your smart phone. If the unthinkable occurs; you are ready!
Aricle source here: WHAT TO DO IN DIFFERENT LOCKOUT SITUATIONS
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