There are a
variety of things that can stop or deter a would be burglar from stealing your
processions or harming your family. A home security system is by far the best
deterrent that you can have. Unfortunately many people only feel the need to
have a home security system installed after they have been violated. Obviously
this is the wrong time to consider arming your home.
There are 4
main reasons why you should have a home security system and the areas of
protection that they offer to you and your family:
1. Burglary
Deterrent
2. Preventing
a Confrontation(Home Invasion)
3. Loss
Prevention
4. Fire and
Carbon Monoxide Detection
Stopping a
would be thief
Statistics
show that you are less likely to be targeted by a thief if you have a security
system sign in your front yard. Often times it is 3 to 4 times less likely. A
burglar is looking for an easy target and if there is a potential of getting
caught then they will, more often than not, move on to the next home that does
not have an alarm system.
Reducing
the threat of a home invasion
Home invasions
are becoming more of an issue and you will want to make sure that your family
is protected. If you are home at night you can arm your alarm system and still
have freedom of movement in your home. So, if a home invasion is attempted the
alarm system will sound and the home invader will most likely flee. If your
home has alarm monitoring then the authorities will also be dispatched. If your
alarm system has wireless capability then you can carry a key fob with you
which have a panic button. This panic button can be used inside and outside
your home in the event of an emergency. Make sure you test the range of your key
fob so that you will be aware of the area that you can depend on activation.
When a
burglary occurs in your home you can count on the loss of some of your
possessions. The average loss is $1,700 per incident. An alarm system will not
cost anywhere near that amount unless you have a very large home. If you have a
very large home then the value of your processions is probably more than
average so you can see that the loss will also be larger. An alarm system will discourage
a burglar from entering your home at all or if they are bolder they will stay
in your home for a shorter period of time because they know the authorities
will be on there way.
Protection
from Fire and Carbon Monoxide
A home
burglary can obviously result in the feeling of being violated and lingering
feelings of "what if they come back". A fire can cause much more
damage to your home, processions and potentially the lives of your family. Even
with many people being aware of this there are a large number of people that
still do not have a smoke detector in the home. A burglar can steal some stuff
but a fire can destroy everything. Most people think that a security system is
meant to stop burglars but they are actually for the purpose of "home security"
This means all things that can make your home more secure. A smoke detector
should be installed on every alarm system. These are available in wired or
wireless versions.
Where most
fires start in family dwellings:
· Kitchen
23.5%
· Bedroom
12.7%
· Living Room
7.9%
· Chimney 7.1%
· Laundry Area
4.7%
Carbon
Monoxide has become a problem in residential homes and the biggest issue is
that Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause
sudden illness and death. This silent killer can attack you while you are
sleeping and you may never wake up. A carbon monoxide detector can be installed
and attached to your security system. These devices are also available in a
wired or wireless version.
For this and
more information contact Kelly Lynn Wicks at kellywicks@atlasalarms.com
