09-10-2008, 06:01 AM
I second the use of an alarm. The alarm company calls my cellphone first (I leave it with the neighbors when I travel) and the police or fire if there is no response
Its reassuring to know that when I am not at home I will get a call if my perimeter is violated. My reporting is done via wireless - even if the phone / power lines are cut - the dialer will call out
The main deterrent is having an local alarm company sign in the yard, I don't know of too many folks willing to test if it is real or not. Me thinks (hopes) they just move to an easier target
monitoring costs about $30 a month
Its reassuring to know that when I am not at home I will get a call if my perimeter is violated. My reporting is done via wireless - even if the phone / power lines are cut - the dialer will call out
The main deterrent is having an local alarm company sign in the yard, I don't know of too many folks willing to test if it is real or not. Me thinks (hopes) they just move to an easier target
monitoring costs about $30 a month