Home Fortification

    Home Security & Preparedness

    Interior Security

    • Set up a secure room with emergency supplies including fire extinguishers, blankets, and a first aid kit.
    • Have an emergency plan.

    Exterior Security

    • Ensure exterior lighting is working, especially dusk-to-dawn lights that are out of reach.
    • Clear pathways and trim trees/shrubs to avoid concealment for intruders.
    • Secure your vehicle and park in well-lit areas.
    • Do not hide keys to your home outside.
    • Secure all windows, especially on the ground floor.

    Set up an alarm system in your home

    Wireless security systems are easy and inexpensive to install and maintain. Home alert alarm systems notify you if an intruder is approaching your home. Hidden cameras allow you to see internal and exterior areas in your home where an intruder may be present. Phone dialing alarms can be installed inside or outside your home and allow you to contact authorities with the push of a button. Child monitoring alarms notify you if your child goes beyond a certain perimeter of your home.

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