Home Disaster Tips To Protect Your Family

When an investment has been made in a home, the investment continues as items are added inside and outside the home. For example, home improvements can include painting, new furniture, electric garage opener, inside lighting, and more. In addition to the improvements, families, their homes, and personal items need protection. Reports reveal that crime is at an all-time high. Every 14.6 seconds, a burglary takes place in the U.S. As the number of thieves and burglars grow, so does the need for safety.

There is something that can be done about the safety of the family and the protection of the home. A good home security system can keep thieves and burglars away and help to ensure the family safety. Also, families should have emergency plans in place.

Emergency Plans

Emergency plans should be contingent upon several possible emergencies. Emergency matters, such as, fire, burglary, earthquake, hurricanes, and more, should be considered.

Family Emergency Instructions

Families should have regular meetings for drills to prepare for disasters. Each member, except for young children, can be assigned certain duties to perform. It is important to have food reserves in preparation of an emergency; for example, canned goods and water. A radio and fresh batteries should be kept on hand as well.

In Case of Fire and Carbon Monoxide

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be installed. An escape plan, according to the layout of the home, should be established to get the family out safely in case of emergency.

Flexible ladders can be installed at various windows, which will allow family members to get to the ground quickly. The ladders are bolted to the window beams inside and extended out through the window. Fire extinguishers are other items that can be installed in various places. These can be easily installed by screwing in the wall attachment and hanging the extinguisher on the hold hook.

Following a musical, I arrived home and saw a burglar leaving through the front door. Upon seeing me, he dropped my television, missing his foot, and ran. After going inside, another burglar scrambled and tripped, trying to get out of the window. I looked around, and I saw my house turned up-side-down. A few pieces of jewelry were gone. However, the burglars escaped.

A home security system can provide security and peace of mind. It can help to deter burglars from home and possessions. Therefore, families can feel safer at home.