Here’s a guide to some easy and useful ways to increase your home security, as prepared by the expert New Orleans residential security Hardware installation and New Orleans emergency residential Locksmith Service team here at Liberty Locksmith New Orleans.
Home Security Cameras
Home security cameras are a fantastic way to ensure home security by keeping an eye on your home even when you’re not there. Make sure that you have high quality modern security cameras with clear pictures, and ideally a system that allows you to access a live footage feed from anywhere using the internet – as well as those that can be paired with motion detector and alarm systems.
Insurance and Safes
Make sure that you have a good home insurance policy that covers property loss due to fire, thet, or disaster. Ensure that your insurance policy provides good coverage for your particular needs. We recommend storing your valuables in a secure safe – and your most important valuables inside a safety deposit box in your bank.
Security Systems
Invest in a strong security system and alarm system for your home. Ensure that you nwo what kind of alarm system that you have – whether it’s wireless, hardwired, a combination of both – and exactly how it functions. Familiarize yourself with what the alarms pounds like, whether it has silent operation or a blaring sound. Make sure that you know the exact protocol to follow if the alarm goes off. If you have a wireless alarm system, contact the police as soon as it goes off. If you have a hardware alarm system, turn on all the lights and make sure that all of your doors and windows are locked. Lastly, make sure that you know how to reset the alarm system after it goes off.
Locking Doors and Windows
It’s surprising how many people forget to do this! Always lock your home when you’re leaving the house, even for just a quick trip to the store. Keep in mind that the majority of burglaries occur during the daytime. Always lock doors and windows before leaving your home, even if you’ll only be away for a couple of minutes. Make sure that all windows are locked when you’re not home, and especially when you go to sleep.