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We think of our homes as our safe space, but statistically, we’re more likely to have a serious accident or event there than anywhere else. So it makes sense to protect your home as well as you possibly can to keep it in good condition and your family safe. 

Here is a list of things that homeowners might want to consider.

Protecting against natural disasters

If you are in an area that has experienced natural disasters in the past, then you might want to take extra precautions. A natural disaster could include storms, fires, floods, or earthquakes. Of course, it’s impossible to protect against all of these things, but keeping a supply of sandbags, or installing impact windows to protect against high winds. 

Maintaining emergency supplies

It’s a good idea to have a few things stocked up in case there is ever a time when you have to stay in your home and don’t have access to anything outside. This could be due to weather, power cuts, or even civil unrest. You should have a supply of non-perishable food and water, a first aid kit, flashlights, batteries, a wind-up phone charger and a first aid kit. 

Of course, there may be circumstances when you’re forced to evacuate your home quickly too. In this case, you should have a kit prepared with emergency supplies in case you need to leave. 

Security systems

Keep your property secure by ensuring that you fit good door and window locks. Additionally, you can add a security system that will protect your property when you are not there and can alert the authorities if there is an intruder. To protect the exterior of your property, install cameras that can record the areas outside such as your car and garden. 

Many modern alarm systems can be set up very inexpensively and you can set and monitor them via your mobile phone. It is another way that smart technology is helping to keep us safe. 

Smoke alarms

A fire in the home can be devastating. It is dangerous to the people on the property and can destroy the building itself.  Smoke alarms are vital. Today, you can get smart smoke alarms that can be controlled by your phone or smart speaker. If you’re not in the house when an alarm sounds, you can still be notified and able to contact the fire department. 

Insurance

If your home and possessions are damaged, then having the right insurance is essential. It can replace or reimburse you for your damaged possessions, as well as pay to have your house repaired. Most policies also provide money to cover emergency accommodation or rental when you cannot live on your property. 

Takeaways

Keeping your home safe and secure is a priority for homeowners. While you can’t plan and avoid every eventuality, you can certainly reduce the risk of some things happening and their impact. With luck, you’ll never need them, but it’s better to plan for things and never need them than the other way around.

** This was a contributed post.

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