A monitored home security system is your best home safety option. Not only will you be able to sleep peacefully at night, knowing your home is safe from thieves and burglars, but at any time of the day because you are protected seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. However, what other home safety needs are covered by your monitored home security system? What about fire, medical, or carbon monoxide emergencies in your home?
With ADT, America’s number one home security company, you can also rest assured that these home safety needs are being met. With ADT, your family will be notified and helped in the case of multiple emergencies. Such is the case of Mike Edwards, who is an ADT customer; his story is reported on ADT’s website. One day, Mike Edwards fell asleep while he was preparing dinner. The heat sensor was activated, alerting the fire department. An ADT representative called Mike’s wife at work. Since the door was dead bolted, firefighters had to break down the door. They found Mike on the floor, with no pulse. Thankfully, Mike was revived and brought back to life. Mike had installed his ADT home security system just four months prior to the fire incident.
Everyone wants to think that a devastating fire can never happen to him or her. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2008 alone, there were 1,451,500 fires in the United States. Of those 3,320 died and 16,705 were injured, and there was an estimated total of 15.5 million dollars indirect dollar loss. The U.S. Fire Administration stated in 2006 that the state of Florida has an 8.9 percent rate of fire deaths. Prevent yourself from becoming another victim by installing an ADT monitored smoke detector in your home. The following are benefits of installing a monitored smoke detector:
• Your family is alerted with a loud noise when smoke is detected in your home. This is great if you are sleeping or outside of the house.
• If you are away, the alarm will call for help to your home immediately.
• Some alarms can alert you on your cell phone if your home catches fire.
ADT alarm systems offer carbon monoxide detection. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can kill you in minutes. Every year, 200 people are killed in the United States by carbon monoxide poisoning. In 2006, there were 27 carbon monoxide related deaths in Florida that were unintentional and non-fire related, down from the 46 in 2005. An ADT carbon monoxide detector can alert you when there is a deadly amount of the gas in your home. This can save you and your family’s lives.
ADT also offers flood detectors. Living in South Florida, where there are multiple storms, not to mention hurricanes, this is something you will want to consider adding on to the standard installation. You will be warned of rising levels of water in your home.
Another option ADT offers for those with ill or elderly people in their home, is a medical alert system. With the touch of a button, 911 will be called in case of an emergency. The monitoring device can be worn as a pendant or on the wrist.
It is of great comfort to know that ADT offers these other options for your home security needs. While it is important to protect your valuable possessions, people, our most valuable treasures in life, are worth the extra protection. Call an ADT specialist today to have a home security system installed in your home.
