{"id":4575,"date":"2020-08-12T16:52:18","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T14:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sequ-door.co.za\/?p=4575"},"modified":"2020-08-12T16:52:18","modified_gmt":"2020-08-12T14:52:18","slug":"safety-isnt-expensive-its-priceless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sequdoor.wpsandbox.co.za\/?p=4575","title":{"rendered":"Safety isn\u2019t Expensive, it&#8217;s Priceless"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4575\" class=\"elementor elementor-4575\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a61d5e0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4a61d5e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f358794 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f358794\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these times of high crime rates, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safety<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of our home and family is important. For peace of mind, regularly check, maintain and upgrade if necessary, that your property is secure both internally and externally and that your family is fully aware of your own internal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safety<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> measures and practices. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t expensive, it&#8217;s priceless.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some suggestions for ensuring your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at home&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Your Home <\/b><b>Security<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where you should feel the safest is in your own home. So, it\u2019s imperative that, within your home space, you are entirely safe and secure and that your home is impenetrable. Check and be sure that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The frames of all <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">windows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are strong and fit tightly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">windows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are reinforced with tough b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">urglar bars.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expandable security doors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are sturdy and fitted with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SLAM-Locks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for added <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safety<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in times of emergency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have installed an alarm, that it is in good working order. Check it regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are linked to a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> company, that this link is working properly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Your Home Exterior <\/b><b>Security<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Security<\/b><b> Gates<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are necessary, at the entrance to your property, to barricade and deterrent unwanted intruders or visitors and should, preferably, be automated.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever you approach your home, be particularly cautious. Scour the area and don\u2019t open the gate from a distance, until you are quite sure all is in order. Drive on if you see anything suspicious or anyone behind you, then phone your emergency contact and alert your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> company when you have reached a safe location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If possible, change your time and route home to avoid revealing a regular routine to any would-be burglars.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Security<\/b><b> Fence<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A perimeter <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fence needs to be checked and tested regularly to ensure that it is in good working order and hasn\u2019t been interfered with.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Garage<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicles are always attractive to burglars so reinforce the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your garage with robust remote locking garage doors and check that the <a href=\"https:\/\/sequ-door.co.za\/aluminium-window-products\/\">aluminium windows <\/a>are strongly fitted with tough resistant <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">burglar proofing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or are protected by a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security window<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fixture. Always park your vehicle in the garage and ensure that your garage doors do close and lock quickly behind you. If there is an inter-leading door from the garage to the house ensure that it is securely locked. Don\u2019t leave your remote button visible in the car whether parked at home, in your garage or at the mall.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Lighting<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exterior of your property and patio should have adequate lighting and\/or motion sensors to detect any unwanted intruder\u2019s movements. When not at home, have timer-switches on a few interior lights to give the impression that someone is at home.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Safety<\/b><b> Measures to Take Within Your Home<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Alarm<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each \u201cadult\u201d family member should know the alarm code, how to respond should it be activated by intruders as well as how to activate and deactivate it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Panic Button&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an emergency, do not hesitate to activate the panic button provided by your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> company. It will alert them to your need for immediate help and they will speedily dispatch a response team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Cellphone<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep it on your person, or close at hand, within the home for quick access in an emergency. All emergency contacts should be on speed dial for instant connection and communication. And most importantly, keep it charged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><br>\n<\/b><b>Interior Hidey-Hole&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a safe, easily accessible, out of sight, hidden location within your home where each family member knows, in an emergency, where to find a:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spare Panic Button Remote<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pepper Spray<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; useful at home (and in the car) to deter a burglar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Torch<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; to guide you in the dark when electricity fails or is deliberately cut by the intruder.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keys<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; don\u2019t leave exterior door keys in their keyholes as this affords burglars an easy escape route. Keep all keys &#8211; house, office, car &#8211; in your known hidey-hole especially at night when going to bed.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Fire Extinguisher<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an essential piece of<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> safety<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> equipment needed for your home (and car) in case of any unexpected dire circumstances and should be easily located.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is of paramount importance, not only yours but that of your family. For peace of mind and to be safe rather than sorry, inspect your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home security<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to test its <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">robustness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and to see if maintenance or an upgrade is needed. You need to be sure that all has been done to guarantee the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safety <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of those you love. After all, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safety<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t expensive, it\u2019s priceless.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sequ-Door has all the answers for your home security and burglar proofing needs. For more information, follow the link: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sequ-door.co.za\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/sequ-door.co.za\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact details: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sequ-door.co.za\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/sequ-door.co.za\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In these times of high crime rates, the safety and security of our home and family is important. For peace of mind, regularly check, maintain and upgrade if necessary, that your property is secure both internally and externally and that your family is fully aware of your own internal safety measures and practices. 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