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
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
In the early morning hours of what was to be his 29th birthday, Brenton Estorffe was jarred awake by the sound of breaking glass in his Texas home. Within minutes, the Australian immigrant would be shot dead in a valiant effort to protect his wife
We think of our home as our castle, a safe retreat from the hustle and bustle of the outside world and the occasional dangers lurking there. If we do envision a threat to our home, it's usually limited to property theft or vandalism to a