10 More Security Questions to Ask Yourself
October 15, 2009 – 8:11 pm
Thinking like a burglar can be overwhelming and exhausting, and if you don’t think of the right questions to ask, you might completely overlook your weak points. Below are some additional security questions you should ask yourself, so you can stay on top of your home.
Can a burglar get through your mail slot, dryer vent or pet door?
These are openings that you might not even think about being vulnerable. However, someone could stick their hand through the mail slot and unlock your door. Or if the burglar is small enough, he/she could possibly make it through the doggy door. If you have a pet door, you might want to purchase one that locks and seals from the inside, so you can close it up during the evening.
Are there guards or grates on your ground level windows?
If you have windows in your basement, you want to secure them as best as you can, because anyone can get to these windows since they’re on the ground level. You can even go one step further and put window alarms on them. How are you going to hear a break in from the upstairs bedroom when it’s happening in the basement?
Do you store your firearms separate from your ammunition?
You might feel more protected in your home if you have a firearm, but if the burglar finds it first and it’s loaded, you’re out of luck. It’s best to store the ammunition in a safe place that you can get to quickly.
Have you taken photographs and videos of your valuables?
Taking photographs and videos of your valuables is important for insurance purposes. From the chaos of a burglary, it can become easy to not realize something that has been stolen. This way you have a record of your belongings, and you can show officers exactly what was taken.
Do you keep your expensive and sentimental items in a fire resistant safe or off-site safety deposit box?
Storing your priceless and expensive belongings in a safe is beneficial, and if you can store these somewhere safe outside of your home in a safety deposit box, your house will not be targeted for these items.
Fortunately, with home security, you can go at your pace and make updates when you have the funds, because there are ways to temporarily deter burglars until you have the proper equipment. This second set of questions will help you look more objectively at your home, so you can make the most important changes first.
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