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How Residential Security Systems Pay For Themselves
Many people are under the misconception that residential security systems are incredibly expensive, time-consuming and confusing. There are a lot of people who feel that it is easier and cheaper to not have a security system at all.Thankfully that is not true. Keeping your home safe is simple and affordable. Installing a security system can even save you money!
Thanks to new technology, residential security systems as well as business security systems are easier to install, easier to use and more affordable than ever before. However, when you’re thinking about installing a security system, you need to consider more than just the money you’ll spend for the service. First of all, you’ll need to consider that most insurance companies provide discounts to clients who have alarm systems installed. If you have a video surveillance system or a centrally-monitored alarm system installed, you’ll receive an even larger discount.
Another way that residential security systems and business security systems pay for themselves is by doing what they’re designed to do: Prevent crime. One break-in can cost you thousands and thousands of dollars in damage and stolen goods. If you’re operating a business and your offices are broken into, you may need to shut down operations while you investigate the crime and determine what has been stolen. This will cost you even more money. A security system prevents this hassle.
Commercial and residential security systems also act as a powerful deterrent. This is especially true when you install security cameras. Criminals do not want to be caught and surveillance cameras provide powerful evidence to police. Rather than risk being caught in the act, criminals will often avoid homes and businesses that have security cameras installed. This is great news for protecting your property and saving you money.
For instance, vandalism and property damage can be incredibly expensive to repair or clean. Surveillance cameras and security systems will keep criminals off of your property so you won’t have to deal with these expensive problems.
If you’re interested in finding out how residential security systems can save you money while keeping your family and your property safe, please contact one of our loss prevention experts today.
Protecting Your Home From Natural Disasters
Natural disasters can be incredibly devastating. While natural disasters are often unavoidable, there are some things you can do to protect your property from damage caused by natural disasters.One thing you will need to do is to find out if your home is in a flood zone. In the United States, the FEMA website lists this information. Knowing what to expect in certain situations is a key to preparing yourself.
Depending on where you are located and the type of natural disaster that you are faced with, you’ll need to take different precautions. However, there are a few tips that will be helpful in a variety of situations.
If you are in a flood area, you will want to elevate your home’s main breaker or fuse box as well as any heating, cooling or ventilating equipment. No matter where you live, you may also want to anchor any fuel tanks or other similar items so that they cannot be blown or washed away easily.
It’s also a good idea to reinforce and retrofit all windows and doors, including your garage door. This will make the stronger and less likely to be damaged in a severe storm. Installing storm shutters on your windows is a good idea as well.
You may also want to build a “safe room” or storm shelter in your home. These are rooms that have been created with the purpose of withstanding disaster.
Make sure you have an emergency exit plan as well, just in case it becomes unsafe to remain at home.
Security Cameras Catch Criminals In The Act
In addition to residential security systems, security cameras can protect your home, even if you’re not in it! More and more people are monitoring their homes with security cameras while they’re away on vacation.
In a town near Memphis, Tennessee, police are using video provided to them by a homeowner in order to identify criminals. While on vacation, the residents of the home could see the criminals inside their house burglarizing them by monitoring their home security cameras?. The police have now uploaded the footage and several pictures to their Facebook account in hopes of identifying the criminals.
This is a new and powerful way to involve the community in the fight against crime. It also lets criminals know that their actions will not go unnoticed. If you break into a home these days, there’s a chance that your picture could be splashed across television and the Internet almost immediately
“I think more and more homeowners are conscious of their surroundings and safety and more and more folks are getting home security systems, cameras and things like that and it helps us do our job better,” said Chip Washington of the local police force.
Homeowners no longer have to feel powerless against criminals. Home security systems, video cameras and new technology are empowering people more than ever before in the fight against crime.
SafeTech’s 2011 City Crime Report Now Available
Protect yourself! Find out where and what type of crime is happening in your neighbourhood and your city with SafeTech’s 2011 City Crime Report. Use the 2011 City Crime Report to:- Determine exactly where crime is happening in Canada
- Examine the types of crime taking place in your region and across the country
- Compare different areas of the country on several different types of crime
- Recognize the severity and likelihood of crime taking place in your city
- Understand the overall crime situation in this country
SafeTech Alarm Systems has been protecting people and property for over 20 years. We have compiled crime statistics from across Canada, broken them down by province and city and presented them in a straightforward manner that will help keep you safe!
To receive a free copy of SafeTech Alarm Systems’ Canadian City Crime Report 2011, please click here.
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