99 The safest way to disguise your home in a crisis Make sure your home doesn’t stand out during an emergency. The sound of a generator running could tip off your neighbors to the fact that you have power, even if you’re not lighting up the home obviously at night (which is like shining a beacon that says, “Invade me”). #223 Anything that draws attention to your house by making you look more prepared than your fellow citizens puts you in danger. Submitted by Mike, Hampton, VA The weak link in your alarm system If you have an alarm system connected to a central dispatch (it alerts the police to respond), make sure there are multiple ways to activate that alert so that all family members have a chance to call for help. Some alarm systems respond to noise and will call to verify that everything is okay, so make sure every single family member knows the appropriate codes to call off a response or to signal for help. Coordination among your family members is key to surviving severe situations. Submitted by Michael, Hesperia The backup choice that could save your whole family If you’ve cached survival supplies for your family, you will be reluctant to share these. Ask yourself this, however: Do you really want to survive with only yourself to shoulder the load? Wouldn’t it be nice to have some support and backup? Include extended family and able-bodied friends to enhance your security. This may strain your supplies more, but it makes you more physically safe and helps you share the burden of home defense. Submitted by Ken, Austin, TX #224 #225
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