SAFETY & SECURITY RESOURCES

CHILD SAFETY

Unintentional injury or death from firearms is preventable with proper handling and storage of firearms. In the United States, unintentional firearm injury is a leading cause of death among children and adolescents. According to the CDC, about half of all accidental firearm deaths occurred at the victim's home, while playing with or showing off a firearm when it discharged. These dangers can be reduced by securing firearms unloaded, locked, and separated from ammunition. These precautions are important even for children who have been taught gun safety or have grown up around firearms. It's also important to consider firearm storage at other family homes your children may be playing at or visiting. After all, households with locked firearms and ammunition are associated with an 85% lower risk of unintentional firearm injuries among children compared to those that locked neither. 

THEFT

Unfortunately, burglary and theft are a major concern regarding our home security and safety. The last thing anyone wants to come home to is a ransacked home, and while you may not be able to prevent it completely, storing your valuables in a safe is one way to minimize the damage done. When deciding if you need a safe, consider the size and quantity of items you plan to store inside the safe. ADT reports that firearms, electronics, and jewelry are among the top stolen items in home burglaries. Securing a firearm in a safe is an important way to make sure that your firearms do not end up in the wrong hands. It's also essential to bolt down the safe in a discreet location, bolting down a safe can make a major difference in whether or not a thief is able to run away with your items.

FIRE

In the blink of an eye, a house fire can turn our lives upside down. It’s a scenario none of us want to imagine, yet it's crucial to prepare for the unexpected. A safe isn’t just a piece of furniture; it’s a guardian of our most cherished belongings. In the event of a house fire, its sturdy construction and fire-resistant materials can mean the difference between loss and preservation. From vital documents to irreplaceable heirlooms, a safe provides a secure haven for the things we hold dear. An estimated 353,500 residential fires ravaged American homes in 2021, resulting in $8.5 billion dollars in losses. When the flames recede and the smoke clears, what remains protected in our safe is not just material wealth, but the priceless memories and treasures that define our lives.

NATURAL DISASTERS

In the face of nature's fury, our homes are often the first casualties. Whether it's the relentless blaze of wildfires or the merciless floodwaters of hurricanes, the threat to our homes and belongings looms large. In these moments of crisis, the importance of safeguarding our valuables becomes glaringly apparent. FEMA estimates that floods are the most common and costly natural disasters in the United States, causing an average of $8.2 billion dollars per year in damages. Not only are natural disasters costly, but they can be extremely dangerous. When an evacuation notice is made, you need to change your focus to protecting your family, not your belongings. Being prepared by having valuables already stored in a safe can save crucial minutes during an evacuation.