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Prevention is the Most Important Factor in Home Safety

3 December, 2009

Crime is real, and break-ins affect countless American families every year. Whether you live in a gated community or in a high-rise condo downtown, your home could always stand to be safer. Burglars seem to strike at the most unexpected moments. That is why you should observe the following safety tips, in addition to installing a monitored burglar alarm.

For a variety of reasons, it would be wise of you to become acquainted with your neighbors. If you ever need something, be it an egg or a touch of gasoline, it's nice to know that your neighbors will be interested in helping you out. Talk to your neighbors about any safety concerns that you may have, and initiate a community watch program. It is likely that you aren't alone in suspecting potential mischief. Your neighborhood is home to your home. Take pride in your community, and reach out to your neighbors.

When considering home safety, break-ins aren't the only threats that are lurking. Within minutes, a fire can destroy everything you own and love -- including your family. You've been told to check your smoke detector battery millions of times, but you are going to be reminded once more. Check your smoke detector battery! This small device, which miraculously operates on a nine-volt battery, can mean the difference between life and death.

Now that you have done the basic precautionary measure of ensuring that your smoke detector is functioning, let's consider other fire safety tips. Create a fire evacuation plan, and make sure that each member of your family understands it completely. To be thorough, perform annual fire drills. Designate a safe meeting spot and an emergency contact. If you have children, make sure that they know their address and telephone number. In the event that your child makes it to a telephone to report a fire or other emergency, he or she will need to know this information.

The most important factor in home safety is prevention. By working to prevent break ins and fires, and having reliable home security equipment and systems, like those available with ADT security, you will lessen your chance of experiencing one of these devastating events.

Here is a quick list of additional home safety tips:

-Do not leave spare keys in an obvious location.

-Do not nail windows or doors shut.

-Do not leave an open flame unattended.

-Do not store combustibles, such as firewood, next to your home.

-Do not leave toxic cleaning supplies where children can reach them.

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