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Avoid Weather-Related False Alarms
Security system false alarms are not only inconvenient (and annoying) for you and your neighbors, but they also put unnecessary strain on your local fire and police departments. False alarms cost local governments millions of dollars every year and waste the time of your local authorities, preventing them from focusing their attention on actual emergencies. And worst of all, many local police departments even charge hefty fines for false alarms.
Believe it or not, human error and faulty equipment are not the only causes of false alarms. Certain weather conditions (like rain and snow) can actually cause false alarms. And since rain is very common during the summer months, preventing weather-related false alarms is of the utmost importance. Here are some things that you can do to prevent false alarms:
--Make sure that your alarm system is properly grounded and that you have surge protectors installed on both the phone line and the security system.
--Make sure that your contacts are firmly anchored and that you use window and door contacts that have wide gaps.
--Make sure you have a battery backup and that it is always charged.
These steps will help you avoid weather-related false alarms. However, you should always be doing all that you can to prevent other types of false alarms. These things include making sure that every person in your family knows how to properly use the system and calling your alarm monitoring company to test your system on a regular basis.
Get Peace of Mind, Purchase an ADT Medical Pendant
For many elderly or disabled individuals, having access to assistance when they need it is essential. If they should fall or have another medical emergency of some kind, contacting the proper authorities is crucial. However, they might not always have access to a telephone and might be left stranded and hurt until someone finds them.
With ADT's personal emergency response system, help is just a click away. You will be given a wristband or pendant that you can keep on your person at all times. Each pendant has a help button on it that, if pressed, will connect you with a trained ADT dispatcher through a 2-way intercom. The dispatcher will then assess the situation and contact the proper authorities if needed.
Medical pendants can aid in a number of emergency situations including:
-Falls
-Fires
-Burglary
-Medical emergencies such as stroke or heart attacks
A personal emergency response system is essential for anyone that wants the security of knowing that help is just a click away. It is perfect for elderly or disabled individuals because it will provide them with the independence that they want, allowing them to live alone.
Pros and Cons of Gun Ownership for Home Security Purposes
About 80 million Americans own a gun of some kind--and many of these people own more than simply one gun. There are currently more than 223 million registered guns in the U.S, and likely countless more that are unregistered. And with so many guns floating around, it brings up a lot of debate on whether gun ownership is an essentiality, or an impracticality that actually brings on more danger than protection.
Some people think that the best way to protect themselves is to have a gun. Whether they carry this gun on their person or they keep it in their home, many people think that having a gun is their first line of defense against burglars and other criminals. While there is indeed a sense of protection that comes with having a gun, do the pros of gun ownership outweigh the cons?
Pros of Gun Ownership
Even though owning a gun is sometimes seen as a scary thing, there are many home security benefits of owning a gun if the proper precaution are taken. Understanding what you are getting into is a key factor of safe gun ownership.
One major pro of owning a gun is that it gives you a real sense of security and protection. You know that you have a way to protect yourself if your home should be burglarized or if you get attacked on the street. With a gun, you will better be able to protect yourself and your family and you may even be able to scare away potential burglars or attackers just by the fact that you have a gun.
Cons of Gun Ownership
However, there are also disadvantages of owning a gun that people need to be aware of. First of all, having a gun can put you at an increased risk for accidents inside the home. If you have children inside the home, there is a possibility that they will get a hold of the gun. Even if you think that the gun is secure, children are crafty and it will amaze you at what they can get into. Children often don’t understand the risks associated with guns and they might accidentally shoot a friend or a sibling, thinking that that they are playing.
There is also always the possibility that you will harm a friend, neighbor or family member by accident if you have a gun in the home. Someone might enter your home unexpectedly and you grab your gun, thinking that it is an intruder. You fire without thinking and you might end up harming someone that you know. Incidents such as these happen every single day.
Owning a gun is a personal decision that every person needs to make for themselves. Carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of gun ownership and make the proper decision based on what is best for you and your situation, not based on what someone else says.
Be Safe at Home--General Home Security Tips
Your home should be your safe haven. It should be the place you can go to and feel comfortable and safe. It should be a place in which you feel secure and safely tucked away from danger. Unfortunately, your home is not always the safest place and you are still at risk for some dangers even when you are sitting at home in your living room or sleeping in your bed.
However, there are some general tips that you can apply in your life to ensure that you stay as safe as possible while at home. Simply practicing safe behavior and being smart is a large part of it, but follow these safety tips and you will be starting out on the right foot to becoming more safe and secure:
--Always be observant of your surroundings and trust your instincts. If you suspect something is wrong, it probably is.
--Get to know your neighbors and familiarize yourself with their schedules and encourage them to do the same. Watching out for one another is one of the most effective ways of preventing crime.
--Park your car in well-lit areas and make sure that the exterior of your house remains well-lit at all times.
--Buy the proper home security equipment. By investing in an alarm system, deadbolt locks, exterior lights and surveillance cameras you can never go wrong.
--Be smart. Don't let people in your home that you do not know, ask for ID from repairmen and try to avoid living alone.
Prevent False Alarms From Happening
Security system false alarms are a major problem for homeowners and fire departments all over the country. Not only are false alarms extremely irritating for both you and your neighbors, but they can also have a big impact on ADT and even your community.
False alarms have the potential to cost you hundreds of dollars in fines, put unnecessary demands on your local fire and police departments and reduce the overall effectiveness of your home alarm system.
There are a number of things that can cause false alarms. These things include poor installation, people entering the home who have not been properly trained to use the system, poor maintenance and carelessness.
Luckily, many of these things can be prevented. Here are some things that you can do to help prevent false alarms from occurring in your home:
--Make sure that everyone who enters your home (family members, maids, nannies) is properly trained on how to use the system.
--Schedule an annual review session with your alarm monitoring company.
--Review your owner's manual on a regular basis to make sure that you are operating the system correctly.
--Be familiar with ADT's procedures on how to cancel a false alarm.
