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Home Safety Tips

Here at Curtis-Elite, we care about every aspect of you and your family's safety. We have gathered some valuable tips to help you learn what you can do to make your home a safer place to live.

 

Fire Safety

According to the National Fire Protection Association, 80% of fire deaths happen in the home. As a leading provider of home security systems, we wanted to do something to reduce this alarming statistic.

When fire strikes your home, authorities say you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape. It is imperative that you have a well rehearsed escape plan which includes all members of the family that are old enough to understand, and provides for those that are not.

Here are some things to remember:

  • Don’t overload your electrical circuits. This is one of the foremost causes of fires.
  • Keep matches and lighters out of children's reach
  • Don't smoke in bed.
  • Keep combustibles far from heat sources.
  • Don't accumulate oil or grease soaked rags.
  • Use a fire and heat detection system in your home.

 

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas. Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes, CO can kill you before you are aware it is in your home.

CO gas can come from several sources including gas-fired appliances, charcoal grills, wood-burning furnaces or fireplaces and motor vehicles. The effects of CO exposure can vary greatly from person to person depending on age, overall health and the concentration and length of exposure.

Protect yourself and your family from CO Poisoning:

  • Consider having Curtis-Elite install CO detectors in your home. The presence of a carbon monoxide alarm could save your life in the event of CO buildup.
  • Have a qualified professional check all fuel burning appliances, furnaces, venting and chimney systems at least once a year.
  • Never keep a car running in a garage. Even if the garage doors are open, normal circulation will not provide enough fresh air to reliably prevent a dangerous buildup of CO.
  • When purchasing an existing home, have a qualified technician evaluate the integrity of the heating and cooking systems, as well as the sealed spaces between the garage and house.

 

Personal Safety

In today's times, personal safety is a very serious issue. Whether you are at home, at work, in your car or away on vacation, you need to be aware of your surroundings so you can protect yourself and your family from being victimized.

As a leading provider of home security systems, Curtis-Elite wants to provide you with information in hopes of helping create safer communities.

Here are some helpful tips:

  • Trim shrubs back to avoid giving burglars cover.
  • Keep garages and sheds closed and locked at all times.
  • When advertising valuable items for sale, give only your phone number, not your street address.
  • Do not leave doors unlocked while working in the yard.
  • Consider having Curtis-Elite install a security system to monitor for burglary, fire and personal emergency.

 

Home Invasion

A home invasion is when robbers force their way into an occupied home, apartment or hotel room to commit a robbery or other crime. The entry point of attack is often through the front door, garage or unlocked window.

It is very important for the occupant to not automatically open the front door before asking who is there because home invaders often knock on the door first or ring the bell with the hope that the resident will simply open the door, without question, and in most cases people do just that.

While you're home:

  • Arm your security system (if you have one) even when you are home. This is a common mistake home owners make and home invaders know it.
  • Do not open the door without question at the sound of a knock.
  • Never rely on a chain-latch as a barrier to partially open the door; a home invader will kick in the door.
  • Keep doors, garage doors and windows locked at all times, even when you are home.
  • Consider having Curtis-Elite install a security system with multiple keypads and place them around your home so you can alert the monitoring station from any location in your home.
  • Hold a family meeting to discuss home security plans. The best defense against home invasion is education and planning.

 

For more information about home safety, please call Curtis-Elite today at 250.614.8000 and speak with one of our highly qualified security specialists.