You may think that home security is about nothing more than monitoring for burglars or other intruders. You could not be more wrong. It used to be nothing more than a Hollywood movie, now homeowners increasingly adopt it.
Personal safety and emergency preparedness should not be taken lightly. The home poses dangers to both kids and adults alike. Are you prepared? Obviously, you should invest in a home security system, but you should also be investing in much more. Take your own personal safety as one example.
Learning CPR and Other Medical Aids
Do you know how to use an AED? Are you familiar with how to perform CPR? Only half of all Americans know how CPR is administered. Knowing how to properly perform saves lives. Period. Taking a CPR class teaches you how to respond in a situation where quick thinking is required. Consider this: If CPR is not performed on someone who needs it, it can take up to three to four minutes before they are completely brain dead.
Another common medical procedure that helps keep you and your children safe at home is the Heimlich maneuver. You never know when something could get lodged in a relative or child’s throat. Don’t get got unawares. By understanding these simple medical procedures, you might save a life within your home.
Join Your Neighborhood Watch and Weather
Almost every neighborhood has a neighborhood watch system in place. And if there isn’t one, why not start your own? With so many people on social media, there is no reason why neighbors cannot be interconnected. Keeping an eye on your place, as well as everyone else’s, can be critical to keeping an entire neighborhood safe. Do not hesitate to voice safety concerns or suspicious activity.
In many cases, you can even automate your neighborhood watch system, through free apps and web services. Alerts can be sent via text or through home security system is there is suspicious activity in the neighborhood. As smart homes become ever-more popular, connected neighborhoods keep a better eye on each other.
With all of the tornadoes and severe weather blanketing the Midwest, you can set up free severe weather alerts that can be sent straight to your phone or even integrated into your home security device. Many cities and municipalities also have real-time warning systems. Signing up for them does no harm in keeping your family safe. And while some may think preparing for disasters may seem a little paranoid, disasters can strike in an instant. As long as you are prepared, you are in a better position to ensure the safety of you and your family.
There are so many other ways to ensure you stay safe within your home, from keeping a secure weapon locked away from the kids to adding bike helmets to your storm room. Don’t assume home security is all about keeping human intruders out. In fact, it is about keeping all intruders out.