Safety Tips for Women Homeowners

Have you ever found yourself feeling frightened or intimidated even from inside the comforts of your own home? Do you ever wonder what you would do, if attacked by an intruder? Sadly, we live in a society where violence and crime is ever-present. Personal safety has become an issue for everyone - but more so for women. To make sure that you stay safe in your home, we've listed down some helpful tips for women homeowners.

Lock all doors and windows. Make sure that all entry points are closed, and that the area surrounding these entry and exit points are well lighted, without anything surrounding it that could be a possible hideaway for intruders.

Be aware of your surroundings at all times. This is your first line of defense - even before coming into contact with possible threats or potential attackers.

Invest in heavy duty locks, especially if your home uses hollow wooden doors rather than doors with solid cores.

Believe in your gut instinct. Your "sixth sense" or intuition is a powerful subconscious insight into people and situations. If you feel that you are in danger, or that you do not feel safe, chances are you probably aren't.

Avoid walking outside your house, in the dark. Make sure that you have perimeter lights on whenever you do have to go out at night.

Install a security device. Security devices can act as a deterrent to would-be intruders and can contribute a lot in ensuring that you stay safe in your home.

If your front door does not have a peephole, consider getting one installed so that you have the ability to see who is at the door before you open it.

Keep a personal protection device - like a pepper spray, a mace, a stun gun or a taser - close to you especially if you are going out at night or walking around the perimeter of your home without a companion.

Be proactive. If you see suspicious individuals in your neighborhood, alert the security company or your neighbors immediately.

Making sure that you stay safe in your home is our number one priority. To find out more about safety and security tools that is available to you, visit our website at www.CBSSecuritySystems.com today.