A home fire occurs every 86 seconds (source: National Fire Protection Association 2007 Survey)
85% of fire deaths occur in the home (source: National Fire Protection Association 2007 Survey)
9 people die in home fires every 24 hours (source: National Fire Protection Association 2007 United States Fire Loss)
A fire injury occurs in the home every 31 minutes (source: National Fire Protection Association 2007 United States Fire Loss)
Burglar statistics
(source: FBI, Crime in the U.S., 2008)
A burglar enters a U.S. home every 14 seconds
60% of burglaries occur while a home is occupied
38% of robberies are committed with firearms
Home Security Guide
2009 Reviews and Recommendations:
Each Year the HSG reviews the Top 10 Nationwide Home Security Companies in the United States. We focus on Quality of Alarm Systems, Customer Support, Customer Satisfaction, Alarm Monitoring, and last but not least, Home Security Pricing. We narrow are results to the Top 3, offering you, the consumer, your best options for protecting your home and family.
Protect America Home Security Services are Available Nationwide and provides service to Homes, Condos, Apartments and Small Businesses.
Home Security Packages :
Protect America offers a choice of five wireless home security plans to meet your security needs. All plans come with a good list of basic equipment, including a Talking Control Panel, Internal Siren and Door Chime, Battery Backup, One Button Arming, Lifetime Warranties, Window Decals and a Yard Sign.
Prices:
Monitoring: starting at $29.95 per month
More Advantages:
Lowest Price in the Home Security Industry
Wireless Security
GE Alarms
No Activation Fee
Lifetime Warranty
Locked in Prices
Excellent Customer Support
Save on Homeowners Insurance
Review:
Protect America provides the best home security solution available today. Their state-of-the-art equipment and 24 hour nationwide monitoring system is top-notch. Combined with customer-focused pricing plans and a knowledgeable support staff, they set the standard in home security solutions. If you are looking to protect your home safely and affordably, Protect America is your best choice.
Make sure you replace or repair broken and cracked windows immediately.
Always keep expensive items away from windows and use window treatments on windows and doors that are easy to see into.
Proper Yard Maintenance
Use large, reflective numbers outside on the front of your home and mailbox to make it easy for police, fire and ambulances to find your house in case of emergency.
Never store a ladder on the outside of your garage or home.
Never put your name on your mailbox. Anyone can look up your number, call, and find out you are not home.
Never hide a spare key near your front door. Find a trusted neighbor or friend to keep a spare key.
Always trim shrubs and trees so they don't provide cover and hiding for an intruder.
Keep all points of entry to your home well-lit with the use of motion-sensor lights on the rear and sides of your home.
Protecting Your Valuables and Your Identity
Don't hide valuables or money in the freezer, under your mattress, or in the cookie jar.
Do not leave empty boxes from new purchases of electronics or valuables on the curb for trash pickup. It advertises that you have things worth stealing in your home.
Break boxes down or cut them up before discarding.
Use a paper shredder before you discard sensitive documents.
Keep expensive jewelry in a safe-deposit box.
Preparing for a Vacation
Set lights on timers to turn on and off in the evening. You can also set a timer for your TV or radio to create the illusion that someone is home.
Suspend newspaper delivery so papers do not pile up in front of your house and put the mail on hold.
Ask a neighbor to keep an eye on your house, pick up any fliers, newspapers, or packages left outside and shovel your walkways if it snows.
Make sure that someone takes care of mowing the yard while you are away.
If you have an extra car, leave it parked outside in the driveway or ask a neighbor to park there while you're gone.
Never record a message on your voicemail or answering machine indicating that you are away.
Make sure to leave all your shades, curtains and blinds in the same position you normally would when you are home.
Consider having your home phone forward to your cell phone when you are away to give the illusion you are home when you answer the calls.
Miscellaneous Tips
Get to know your neighbors as that is the only way for them to have a chance of noticing anything suspicious.
Never share personal information with people you don't trust and be careful who might be listening when you talk in public.
Often times, burglars will target the elderly, so be friendly and keep a watchful eye out for your elderly neighbors.
ADT Home Security Services are Available Nationwide and provides service to Homeowners.
Home Security Packages :
ADT offers a basic home security package for $299.00 . The equipment in this package includes
• A wireless touchpad
• 3 entry point sensors
• Motion Detector
• Wireless keychain remote
Most Homeowner will Probably Need More Than 3 entry points. There will be additional fees for this equipment
Monitoring: starting at $34.95 per month
Review:
Overall, ADT provides dependable home security systems. Their equipment is designed to meet the needs of anyone, yet comes at a price point that is higher than others. If you have needs for a very unique security system and don't mind spending the extra money required, ADT may be an option worth considering.
In the market for a security system? You've been shopping around and comparing your options, but did you think to compare the size of the alarm companies you're considering? Not all alarm companies are equal when it comes to the quality and skill they promise.
Ask yourself: Would you rather protect your home and family with a security system offered through a national home security company, or would you trust everything important in your life to the local home security shop around the corner? Before you buy, here are a few reasons why you should choose a national home security company.
The Basics
A common misconception about home security is that going with a local alarm company is better. Many think that since there is a home security company locally, there is a local monitoring facility as well. In reality, when you sign up with a local home security company, they install it, and it ends up being monitored by a national monitoring facility anyway.
More products, more options
Protection isn't a homogenized need. Your home needs different safeguards than a small business, and national home security companies offer more specialized products and options than the local installer - not to mention diverse warranty plans.
Experience and stability
Choosing a national home security company means choosing experience and stability. If the local guys go out of business, what do you end up with? No service, no warranty, and a lot of wasted time. National home security companies have a history, a large customer base, and a wealth of experience. Whatever your needs, they can help you.
When you choose a home security company, make sure it's one you can trust - after all, you're placing your most valued items in its care.
Brinks Home Security Services are Available Nationwide and provides service to Homeowners.
Home Security Packages :
ADT offers a basic home security package for $155.00 for 3 sensors. The Premium plan provides a keypad, three sensors, a motion detector, interior siren, control panel, a yard sign and decals.
Monitoring: starting at $31.99 per month
Review:
Brinks, a well known name in the home security industry,
offers dependable service. Once again, a little high priced, and only offers Hardwired Security Systems.
