Alarm Systems | Security Measures To Protect Your Family

26 October, 2009

Did you know that a complete home security alarm system, including monitoring from a nationally recognized alarm system monitoring company, is the only way to be sure your home, family, and belongings are protected from burglary and other dangers? Too many people don’t take the time to concern themselves about their family’s safety at home, and the reason cited is almost always the same: because we have never had any burglaries, fires, or floods before.

Far too many people assume it will always be that way, that nothing bad or unforeseen will ever happen, and as a result never address any home security measures at all, including the simplest of things like deadbolt locks. Unfortunately, this is a very dangerous assumption to make. Decide today to not make this same mistake. Take the time to assess the true security needs for your home and family, which needs to include the best security alarm system you can get.

Start your assessment by determining all the vulnerable areas of your home. This includes any outside door, your garage door, and any ground-level windows. You should also make a nighttime inspection of your home and property, looking for shadows and easy hiding spots for burglars.

If you conduct your home security risk assessment with the thought that a burglar will use any way they can to get in, this will help you to not only identify every possible means of entry, but will also help you put as many obstacles in their way as possible. Burglars want to be in and out in under five minutes, and usually won't work to get into a home that shows signs of being secured. They will move on to an easier target.

Here is a list of things you must consider when putting together a home security alarm system plan.

Fence your property. Having to go over a fence or through a gate may instantly inspire a would-be intruder to move on to the next house.

Secure doors and windows. Install steel-case deadbolts on every exterior door, and strong locks on every window. You can augment these locks by installing door and window sensors, which will notify you instantly if there is a security breech.

Motion detection lights for the outside of your house. Burglars live in the shadows of your property and will find hiding places near trees, shrubs, sheds, and vehicles. Using exterior lighting with motion sensors will greatly deter a burglar from setting foot on your property.

Wireless perimeter cameras. Wireless cameras are a great way to monitor your property, including your front porch for when the doorbell rings. Cameras will alert you to the presence of a burglar long before they have a chance to break into your home.

These are the most important elements and equipment to be included in your home security burglar alarm system. It's a great idea to learn all you can about security before any emergency or disaster strikes. This is the best way to keep you, your family, and your home safe and secure.