Bonded & Insured Established Since 2008
Want to Make your Home a Safe Haven? You have Come to the Right Place
State of Urgency offers top-notch home security solutions to keep burglars, vandals and delinquents at bay. Our offerings include reinforcement of entry doors and windows, and installation of deadbolt locksets, pre-hung doors, window locks, among others. Homeowners rely on us to make their property fool-proof against attacks.
It is your responsibility to protect your material assets, and indeed your family against break-ins and outsider attacks. We can offer you the right assistance in this regard. You will also be happy to know that you can get up to $2,000 in tax credit; $500 for doors and $1,500 for windows.
Safeguarding your Home Should be Top Priority
The importance of home security measures in today’s world cannot be over-emphasized. Break-ins are on the rise, and in most instances, burglars have successfully gained entry into homes without much trouble. Alarm systems have proven inadequate; what you need is proven security solutions that stop thieves right at your door. State of Urgency’s quality and affordable security products and services are guaranteed to keep thieves out of your home.
Home security should put your mind at ease, and give you the confidence that you are protected from the dangers lurking outside your four walls. Our solutions deliver peace of mind without breaking the bank. You get security and cost-effectiveness in a single, compelling package. With State of Urgency, you can go on long family trips and stay away from home without constantly worrying about break-ins.
State of Urgency Addresses Soft Targets and Prevents Break-Ins
Violent home invasions result in loss of property, and in some cases, precious lives. State of Urgency gets to the root of the problem, identifies the weak areas of your home that can give intruders easy entry, and fixes these issues effectively.
We fix the weak points: According to the FBI’s crime statistics, over 70% of all residential break-ins occur through the exterior door as a result of door frame failure. The door frame is made of soft wood and covered with trim, so deadbolts are useless when the door frame won’t hold. Thieves know the door jamb (the frame that secures the bottom knob and deadbolt) is the weakest point of entry. Burglars also know that the average police response time for a residential alarm is nearly 20 minutes. Intruders can kick in the door, ransack the house, take what they want and be gone long before the police arrive.
It’s the hardware, not the software: Poor home defense accounts for more than 8,000 home intrusions every day, either by sneakily quiet burglars or violently loud invaders. The U.S. Department of Justice says up to 30 percent of all homes will be burgled or invaded at least once in the next 20 years. Maybe that’s an overestimate but even half that number should concern you. “Hey, it’s a safe neighborhood. Nothing has ever happened around here.” is not the right attitude to have.
Yet most people are careless with home defense – both in their behavior and in fortifying their homes with just deadbolts and electronics. The fact remains that a home with flimsy hardware will never be able to stand up to a break-in. Here’s where State of Urgency comes in.
We tackle the problem areas, provide robust reinforcements, install locks and make your home a safe zone. Know how vulnerable your home is against break-ins by calling us at 877-571-4408. Our consultant will address all “at risk” areas where an intruder can gain entry. See which of our products – Strike Out XL, Door Club, keyed window locks and window film – will make your home a safe place.
How State of Urgency Prevented a Break-In: As Narrated by a Customer
“It was Black Friday, exactly five days after State of Urgency came to secure my home by reinforcing my back door with the Strike Out… My husband is an OTR truck driver and had just left the day before Thanksgiving, leaving my infant son and I alone in the house. A man broke through my security door and was trying to force his way through the back door at 5 am. I rushed to point my gun at the back door as I hit the panic button on my alarm system. After about ten forceful kicks the man realized that he couldn’t get in so he left. The police didn’t arrive until forty minutes later. I can’t begin to imagine what would have happened to me or my son if my back door hadn’t been reinforced. My husband immediately arranged for State of Urgency to come and install the Strike Out XL on our front door also.” -Mrs.Starr,College Park,GA
A Closer Look at Home Invasions
The crime of a home invasion can be one of the most violent a person can encounter. Most families are not aware of the extreme dangers connected with a home invasion. We would like to point out the Do’s and Don’ts related to this type of crime. Let’s start by listing some reasons why criminals are committing home invasions compared to other types of crimes, and also explore ways to avoid becoming a victim.
At a glance: Criminals are quickly realizing it’s easier and safer to commit a home invasion than holding up a convenience store. The rewards are also ‘much “greater”!
Criminals are aware most home dwellers are not thinking about someone forcing their way into their home. Unfortunately that give’s the bad guys “the advantage”.
One reason home invasions are on the increase is simply because it’s a matter of “criminal economics” – where else can a criminal get so much under one roof. Think about it!
Some Tips to Avoid a Home Invasion
Rule #1 Keep all the doors locked whenever possible. Leave a spare key with a neighbor or with someone in case of a “lockout”!
Rule #2 Always keep the window shades closed (at night), especially in the kitchen. Believe it or not, most kitchen windows do not have adequate treatments. Exposed windows can tell burglars a lot about how vulnerable your home may be! What they can’t see makes them think twice about burgling your home, and they move on!
Rule #3 Home alone? Never let it look that way! Use the “camouflage approach” by keeping the lights and/or radio on. A television in a dark room “flickers” and gives the appearance of more than one person in the house, as viewed from the outside.
Rule #4 Be alert every time you drive home (especially women). Criminals have been known to follow potential victims home after stalking them. They may want to see where you live, only to return later.
Should the Unthinkable Happen
Rule #5 Cooperate with the intruder (s). This will have a calming effect and lessen your chance of being injured. Remember, it’s better to give up your possessions than your life.
Rule #6 Never look the intruder (s) directly in the eyes. By doing so they may feel you will be able to identify them, thus placing your life in danger.
Rule #7 Should you possess more than one gun, we would suggest hiding one in a master bathroom. Intruders often put a family member in this room. It is the least threatening room and the best place to store a weapon.
Have a telephone code among family members and close friends. Should your home ever experience a home invasion or an intruder the only lifeline could be your telephone!
If your telephone rings when the invasion is in progress, the intruders will likely tell you not to answer it. Tell them you are expecting a very important call, and the caller knows you’re home and if you don’t answer, they will suspect something is wrong, and call your neighbor. Should they allow you to answer, and it is someone who knows about the code, get it across in a natural tone and hope your caller dials 911.
Be On the Safe Side
Your intruders are after all human; they will not be able to make it past strongly reinforced doors and windows. Get the highest levels of hardware protection by dialing 877-571-4408 today. We look forward to assisting you.
Via: Homeowners Insurance