{"id":4338,"date":"2019-08-14T09:48:14","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T07:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sequ-door.co.za\/?p=4338"},"modified":"2019-08-14T09:48:14","modified_gmt":"2019-08-14T07:48:14","slug":"8-essential-must-haves-in-your-safe-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sequdoor.wpsandbox.co.za\/?p=4338","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Better to be Safe than Sorry! 8 Essential Must Haves in Your Safe Zone (3 Minute Read)"},"content":{"rendered":"
With the crime statistics on the rise it is essential that you are safe rather than sorry. Create a safety zone in your home that can give you the time you need to get help should you be faced with a home invasion. A secured safety zone should be constructed using robust burglar proofing barriers such as burglar bars, expandable security doors with a SLAM-Lock feature and security gates. There are several other items which should be included in your home safety zone at all times to provide you with the tools you need in an emergency.<\/div>\n
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Read below for the eight essential items you need in your safety zone.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1.\u00a0<\/strong>Cell Phone<\/strong><\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Keep your cell phone in the safe zone so it is easy to access in an emergency, this will<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 ensure that you can call for help. Save an emergency number in your speed dial list to<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 ensure quick and easy communication.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02. First Aid Kit<\/strong><\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Store an easily accessible first aid kit in your safety zone which includes the basic<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0medical supplies as well as any specialised medications you or your family may need<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0such as EpiPens, asthma inhalers and insulin.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03. Spare Chargers and Battery Back-Ups<\/strong><\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0It\u2019s common practice for us to try and keep our phones charged at all times, however,<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0on the odd occasion, they do run out of battery. Ensure that you have a spare charger<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0cable or small generator should the power be cut.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a04. Your Keys\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Don\u2019t leave your keys outside of your safety zone where they can easily be taken by<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0home invaders. Keep all sets of keys, including house keys, car keys and office keys<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0safely behind your physical security barrier when going to sleep for the night.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 5. Torches and Additional Batteries<\/strong><\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Darkness can cause panic and confusion which is why some burglars will cut the<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 power supply before breaking into the home. Should you find yourself in a situation<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 without electricity, having a torch and a spare set of batteries can help guide you in the<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 darkness.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6. Emergency Numbers<\/strong><\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 With smartphones and easy access to information, the need to remember telephone<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 numbers has become redundant. For this reason, it is important to keep a written list<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 of emergency numbers or saved numbers in your phone that you can speed dial from<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 within your safety zone should you need to make an urgent call.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 7. Panic Buttons<\/strong><\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0During a home invasion, the first thing you need to do is contact help and convey the<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0severity of the situation. Panic buttons provided by your security company, when<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0pressed will alert them to your situation without provoking the burglars, sending a<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0speedy response team.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a08. Fire Extinguisher<\/strong><\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Fire extinguishers are a must-have piece of safety equipment that should be kept in<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0every home. Place your fire extinguishers in easily accessible locations and include<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0one in your safety zone allowing you to react properly in the worst-case scenario.<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Remember to first learn how to use them correctly.<\/div>\n

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With these eight crucial items behind your <\/span>safety zone<\/span>, you can rest assured that you and your family will be prepared for any event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re looking for high quality, beautifully designed products from a company which prides itself in having a flair for
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With the crime statistics on the rise it is essential that you are safe rather than sorry. Create a safety zone in your home that can give you the time you need to get help should you be faced with a home invasion. A secured safety zone should be constructed using robust burglar proofing barriers […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4340,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,5],"tags":[61,55,62,45,46,111,58,52,47,112,48,113,49,114,115,44,31],"class_list":["post-4338","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-news","tag-aluminiumdoors","tag-aluminiumwindows","tag-burglarbars","tag-burglarprevention","tag-burglarproofing","tag-expandablesecuritydoors","tag-familysafety","tag-homesafezones","tag-homesecurity","tag-safetyzones","tag-securityadvice","tag-securitybarriers","tag-securitygates","tag-securityshutters","tag-securitytips","tag-safety","tag-security"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sequdoor.wpsandbox.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sequdoor.wpsandbox.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sequdoor.wpsandbox.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sequdoor.wpsandbox.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sequdoor.wpsandbox.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4338"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sequdoor.wpsandbox.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4338\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sequdoor.wpsandbox.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4340"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sequdoor.wpsandbox.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sequdoor.wpsandbox.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sequdoor.wpsandbox.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}