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Ms Simpson awoke to find the two boys ransacking her property. (9News) By Tegan Sapwell • Reporter A Perth great-grandmother has used a personal safety alarm to call for help during a terrifying home invasion. Jean Simpson was alone in her home when she woke to find a stranger in her bedroom rummaging through her drawer last month. Two boys had broken into her house and began ransacking the rooms while she slept. “I said, ‘What are you doing here?’, and he got such a fright,” she told 9News. But the 93-year-old great-grandmother kept her wits about her and made a run for it. “I thought what if they come and bash me up? I’m getting out of here. So I went out the front door,” she said. One of the intruders pushed her against a wall as they ran past her, injuring her hand. Bleeding, Jean Simpson then went inside and used a personal alarm to call for help. Operators in a call centre for not-for-profit aged care service, Silver Chain, kept her on the line while they c...

Many people operate under the assumption that concerns for personal safety apply only to someone who is away from the comfort of his or her home. A person should not take anything for granted when it comes to their safety. IT’S IMPORTANT TO BE AWARE OF YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IN ALL SITUATIONS, INCLUDING THE HOME • Keep doors and windows secure at all times. • Only open the door when it is safe to do so. SERVICE AND DELIVERY PEOPLE • Place a peephole in the door. • Verify person’s reason for attendance. • Ask for proper identification. • Consider contacting the organization/company to confirm/verify delivery time. • Consider contacting the organization/company to schedule an appointment. • Be sure to utilize reputable and reliable companies. STRANGERS AT THE DOOR • It is common practice for a burglar to knock first to see if anyone is home. • Verify the persons reason for attendance. • If you are uncomfortable with their attendance, stay calm and tell them to l...

In this series, we’ve taken on topics of Food Storage, Personal Safety, Water Storage, and Sanitation.  Today, we have yet another topic.  When many people start preparing, they either are convinced that the world is going to end or they are looking into how to protect their family from the winter power outage or maybe from the potential of losing a job.  It’s the same with home security.  People either think the world is going to end and their house should be more secure than the FBI headquarters or they simply want to deter current potential burglars. If you, like so many people, just want to provide your family with security against “everyday” potential problems, then this article is for you.  And if that is the case, I just want to point out that you don’t have to make your home a veritable Fort Knox.  Believe it or not, all you need to do is to make your house look like a less attractive option than houses around you....

by Susan B The security at home essay reminded of something that happened to me a few years back. I was having another sleepless night a few months after my husband had passed away, I fell asleep around 3 AM, I woke up 20 or 30 minutes later to my back door being kicked in, a man screaming to let him in. I was certain he could not gain entry as I’d replaced the door when I first bought the place with a metal door and I had every type of bar and safety feature on this door to make sure it could never be rammed in. I told him I called 911, my dog was very old and he had hit her hard enough she was hiding from him but still barking. After the longest 15 minutes of yelling and pounding on my door the cops finally arrived and as they were hauling him away he reiterated I should have let him in, he was at a party gone bad and some guys were chasing him, so he said. I certain as were the officers he was very drugged up. I told him if he’d been able to gain entry I w...

February 16, 2019 If you ask any parent what’s the hardest thing they’ve ever had to do in their lives, most would probably tell you it’s having a baby. It’s by far the most exhausting and challenging task a human can be charged with, and not everyone who sets out to do it is actually up to the responsibility. One of the biggest concerns about raising a child is keeping them safe, whether it’s from psychological damage or bullying or, the fact that they’re different. But at a younger age, it’s usually simpler than all that. You don’t find yourself really worried about what your kid’s opinion in politics is; at a young age, it’s all about keeping them safe. So, how can you secure your home for your children, to avoid any problems and injuries and unnecessary treatments? Fire protection You’d be surprised how easily and quickly a house fire can break out. They happen because of cooking accidents, electrical plug malfunctions, and possibly kids playing with lights or...

Contributing Writer : Jessica Jacobs   Whether you own a home or rent, most likely your home is the single biggest investment in your life. Just like your physical health, taking care of a home well requires effort, but it doesn’t always need to be a chore. More importantly, getting your home maintenance checklist and schedule in order can save you time and money in the future. HVAC systems will operate more smoothly; roofs will have less leaks; appliances like your laundry machine and dishwasher will last longer. Simply put, your home will thank and reward you for taking care of it.   But where does one start? Home maintenance can feel like a very daunting task. Luckily, we’ve put together a guide of top home maintenance tips. Learn to avoid common home maintenance pitfalls, understand the essential tasks to do regularly, and even get your home set up on autopilot. Keep reading, and you’ll see why a little investment in learning the basics now can pay ...

For most homeowners, the largest moving part of their homes is the garage doors. It is used multiple times every day, so making sure that it’s maintained properly in the long run is important. You should consider a twice-a-year inspection and maintenance schedule for your garage door so that you maximize the life of the system and avoid unnecessary issues and a major expense. You can call and hire a professional for garage door repair, or you can do the some of the maintenance yourself. Here are some helpful tips to keep your garage doors in good condition for the long run: 1. Safety First Garage doors will have excessive wear and tear if improper regular maintenance is avoided or overlooked. As a result, a door can lock, stick, or possibly even fall off its tracks in extreme situations, which can potentially cause serious damage and injuries. Hiring a professional is highly recommended and definitely your best choice for any repair and maintenance on your homes...