Emergency Preparedness Equipment

Emergency Preparedness Equipment??  What in the world does that have to do with home security?  Well, it has nothing (ok, almost nothing) to do with home security.  However, it fits into the overall security genre, and that all important category: your personal safety.  So, I want to talk about it.

Emergency Preparedness is all about...well, just that.  Being prepared in the event of an emergency.  So, what sort of items are we carrying in this category?

The main items are survival kits.  We have one or two person survival kits that will provide you with enough food (for two people) for three days.  It also has water, first aid items, a flashlight, a sleeping bag, waterproof matches, a lighter, tools (knife, gloves, rope, dust masks), and basic hygiene items.  Essentially, everything you would need to survive for a few days in the event of an emergency.  And it comes in  a sturdy, stylish backpack.

Now, you may be thinking, "That's great.  If I frequently went off in the woods by myself without anyone knowing where I was, I would love this.  It would be perfect for me.  But I'm not that type of guy (or gal).  I would never be in a position to need this.  Right?"  Wrong.  

First of all, there are situations that we can't plan for.  You may be driving, hit a snowstorm and get stuck, with no one around.  It happens.  This would give you the time and equipment you needed to stay safe.  Second of all, in certain areas, natural disaster may force you into a position of necessity that you never imagined.  It is far better to be prepared in advance.  And heck, most of these items would be useful in your own home if the power went out for a few days.

We think and plan for our home security or our car safety.  We take the necessary precuations to protect  ourselves and our children if we are travelling, or merely staying at home.  That is what emergency preparedness is all about.  And that is why it is so important.

Homeowners Insurance Discount

Receiving a discount on your homeowners insurance policy is actually easier than you think.  And you can protect your home and family in the process.  How?  By purchasing UL listed central station alarm monitoring.  Having alarm monitoring for your home security system is a simple way to get a discount on your monthly insurance premiums.

Insurance companies "reward" their customers when the policy is covering less risk.  So, people in better health may pay less for their life insurance policy because they aren't as much of a risk to the insurance company.  The same idea applies to your homeowners insurance.  Companies are willing and eager to give you a discount if your home is at less risk.  Alarm monitoring takes care of that for you.  It gives confidence that in the event of a fire or other event, emergency personnel will be dispatched to your home, increasing the likelihood that less damage will ensue.

So how much of a discount can you receive on your homeowners insurance?  Well, it all depends on the insurance company, but it can be up to 20%!  And considering that UL listed alarm monitoring costs as little as $9 a month, its a no-brainer to secure your home with central station monitoring.

If you don't already have alarm monitoring, then your system isn't working to its fullest capabilities; and you're not getting a homeowners insurance discount.  Purchase UL listed alarm monitoring today.  Your wallet will thank you.

Key Digital Home Theater

For a while now, SafeMart has expanded its market into different low-voltage home applications.  We've always kept our central focus on home safety and security, but with so many customers wanting other low voltage systems, like home automation or intercom systems, we've continued to expand into those markets.

In this light, SafeMart has, for a while, carried home theater components, such as JBL in-wall speakers.  We've now decided to take that to the next level.  As of last week, SafeMart is an official reseller of Key Digital's full product line.  Key Digital is a leader in creating the video and audio solutions needed for high quality home theater and audio.  

Their product line is not comprised of tv screens, projectors or speakers.  They supply all of the unseen items that you need to operate these.  Key Digital has a full product line in the following categories:

- Digital Video Processors

- Cat 5 Balun Devices

- Video Audio Switchers

- Video and Control Adapters

- Video/Audio Distribution Amplifiers

- HDMI Cables

- Home Theater Accessories

These are truly top of the line products that will give your home theater system value for years to come.  Stop by and see what we can do for you.