How to Defend Your Family Against Crime in a Disaster
By Carlo
Morelli
A lot of theft happens after an emergency or disaster,
and those who have their homes damaged are especially
susceptible. One reason is that the family will probably
not be home. Also police may not be available, because
of other priorities such as saving lives or evacuating
the infirm. Phone lines and cell phone towers may be
down as well. Read the following tips to help keep looters
from your destroyed home:
Lock valuables in a Safe. Buy the
most durable and most secure safe you can afford. Inside
can be stored family keepsakes, rare coins and other
valuable collectables, wedding rings, gold, jewelry
and spare cash. Emergency supplies like spare clothes,
food, and medicine can be stored there, too. If you
want to go the extra mile, pour a cement floor in your
closet or basement and set your safe into it before
it dries. Nobody will walk away with that safe, not
even yourself.
Neighborhood watch team. Join your
neighborhood watch program, or start one if there is
none; it’s one of the more effective modes of crime
prevention. The more people watching your home, the
better. Members of the neighborhood watch can document
suspicious activity to use as evidence later and more
crimes can be prevented during a disaster.
Rural Areas. “No trespassing” signs
are often posted, but are not too affective. For extra
protection consider buying n to protect your home and
for self defense; small rifles or pistols are advised.
These can be used by adults with a gun license to defend
their property from intruders. Violent crime sometimes
is used to force victims to comply during theft or looting
after a disaster. When using a gun for self-protection,
please use it cautiously and wisely. If you do need
to shoot someone, be ready to prove in court that it
definitely was self-defense.
For further disaster crime prevention information and
tips, consult with your local law enforcement offices,
and emergency centers. May you and your family be spared
the ordeal of a natural disaster or other emergency
.
Carlo Morelli writes for OnlineTips.Org, where you
can read tips on home
alarm monitoring, and home
security services and products
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