The COVID-19 outbreak has a growing number of Americans recognizing they need to be prepared in the event of emergencies that overwhelm local authorities and even the federal government. They're learning, in fact, that preparing for the unexpected means having supplies and a safe room
While our world is understandably panicked about the current COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn that more of these viruses are in our future and that these outbreaks will likely occur more and more frequently. Consider, for example, that SARS erupted in 2002, MERS followed 10 years
If you live in a reasonably upscale neighborhood, chances are good your neighbor has a safe room (also known as a panic room). And unless you're close friends with your neighbor or have an expert eye for such things, you may unwittingly be sitting in
The market for smart home security systems is expected to reach a whopping $216 billion by 2027 (from an already eye-opening $75 billion in 2018). But it is because these 'smart' systems are, by definition, connected to the Internet (IoT tools) that a growing number
Safe rooms, panic rooms, secure rooms, or hidden rooms have come a long way from the days of providing protection from a tornado or nuclear blast. Today you've got a ton of options as well as reasons to seriously consider a safe room for your
The DIY (Do-It-Yourself) bug has bitten the security industry, making Ring, Nest, SimpliSafe and other purveyors of smart home security systems among the most popular gifts of the 2019 holiday season. But, in the estimation of many security experts, they're also providing a false sense
The year may be drawing to a close but it isn't bringing with it an end to attacks on religious centers. On Saturday, a machete-wielding assailant slashed and stabbed five people at a New York house hosting a Jewish Hanukkah celebration. The next day, armed
One of the ironies facing organizations today is creating a secure environment for their staff and visitors while simultaneously fostering a look and feel that is warm, open, and inviting. Bars on windows and armed security guards don't exactly scream "Welcome!" So what does an
The annual hate crimes report from the nation's premier law enforcement agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), shows a significant increase in assaults and other attacks on members of the Sikh community in 2018, despite the fact overall rates of hate crimes have remained
Nearly 1.5 million homes will suffer a burglary or home invasion this year, says the FBI, resulting in more than $3.4 billion in property loss, as well as an untold number of physical assaults, rapes, and even murder. Fortunately, burglary rates are down, in part