Burglary
Unfortunately, crime is a fact: Every 2 minutes and 39 seconds someone in Canada falls victim to a home intrusion or a property crime. Just in 2004, 275,000 breakins were reported to the police in canada. 53% of which occured in residences, followed by businesses at 31%.
Your safety depends on how prepared you are to save your self from such a mishap to begin with.. With a monitored residential security and alarm system, you can empower yourself and give your family peace of mind knowing that someone is always looking out for them.
How do Burglars Get into your home?
Statistics show that burglars enter homes using the following enternces,
- 2% from the 2nd floor
- 4% from the basement
- 6% using unlocked enterences
- 9% from the garrage
- 22% from the back door
- 23% from the 1st floor windows
- 34% from the front door
Fire Facts and what to do when a fire breaks out.
According to the statistics a total of 508 fatal fires occourred in the province of Ontario during the year 2000 to 2005 causing 598 fatalities.
Research from 1999 to 2004 regarding preventable / fatal / residential fires shows.
- 35% of the fires, a smoke alarm was present and operated
- 25% of the fires, a smoke alarm was present and did not operate
- 21% of the fires, no smoke alarm was present
- 19% of the fires, smoke alarm function was undetermined
According to the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council, A fire in your home can turn into a raging inferno faster than you could ever imagine. If a fire breaks out in your home, don't waste time trying to save possessions. Get everyone out and away from the building as quickly as possible, Never re-enter a burning building.
If a fire broke out tonight while you were sleeping, would you and your family get out alive? Develop a home fire escape plan now and practice it regularly. Make sure every family member knows two ways out.
ADT monitored residential security and alarm system will protect your entire home from theft and warn you against fire. |
