Learning Resources for Advanced Home Protection
Here we have curated a series of reliable sources on home safety related topics. Everything from facts about burglary to advice on dealing with carbon monoxide leaks. Be prepared so that when trouble comes your way you are ready. Education is the foundation of home safety preparedness.
Household Burglary Facts
It is important to know as much as you can about burglary in order to fully protect your home and family from theft. Forcible entry almost always includes theft and can even lead to violence. With a Security One alarm system, forced entry to your home drastically decreases. Read more facts about burglaries from the Bureau of Justice:
http://www.bjs.gov/index.cfm?ty=pbdetail&iid=4657
According to The FBI’s Crime Reporting Program, burglary is described as the forcible/unlawful entry of someone’s home. Most home burglaries involve unlawful entry, and it is has been gradually increasing over the years. Read more facts about burglaries from the Federal Bureau of Investigation:
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2010/crime-in-the-u.s.-2010/property-crime/burglarymain#disablemobile
Neighborhood Watch Programs
There are various neighborhood watch organizations you can get involved with to rally your neighbors and get each other’s back when it comes to policing your own community. Here are a few different organizations to explore. Find out facts on the effectiveness of neighborhood watch programs, and how you can get involved:
http://www.nnwi.org/
http://www.ncpc.org/topics/home-and-neighborhood-safety/neighborhood-watch
Facts about Falls among the Elderly
A medical alert device is so important for anybody who lives alone, but especially the elderly. The risk involved in any accident will be greatly reduced with the use of a medical alert device, like Security One’s panic pendant. A slip and fall can happen to anyone, and if it immobilizes you, the pendant is there to ensure you get the help you need. The CDC explains the facts:
http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.html
Fire Prevention Facts
The US Fire Administration has a ton of great information and tips about proper home fire safety. In conjunction with FEMA, this resource will help you come up with preventive measures, a plan for evacuation in cases of emergency, etc.
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/
Benefits to Owning an Alarm System
The desire for home security has never been higher than it is now. Consumers Digest suggests that an alarm system would be beneficial for most homeowners because of all the new and innovative remote monitoring capabilities. It provides not only security, but peace of mind. Learn more here:
http://www.consumersdigest.com/home/article/on-guard/security-systems
With home security becoming more and more popular, you may be wondering what it can do for you? In addition to protecting your home, you can also reduce your energy bill, use your smartphone to arm/disarm alarm, and even save money on your home insurance. Check out this article on Yahoo Homes to learn more!
https://homes.yahoo.com/news/surprising-benefits-of-home-security-system-201928070.html
Education about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Don’t let this happen to you or a loved one. With a little bit of foresight, you can protect against unnecessary death from the silent killer. Learn all you can from the Center for Disease Control so that you can be adequately prepared:
http://www.cdc.gov/co/
And of course, a medical source is pretty helpful in understanding all the ins and outs of dealing with Carbon Monoxide poisoning:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/carbon_monoxide_poisoning/article_em.htm
Our Security Equipment Manufacturers
In order to deliver state of the art security, we have teamed up with GE and Honeywell. With these trusted names, we know that we offer our customers a reliable product that will help protect them in their time of need.
