Home Safety and Preparedness

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Our homes are meant to be places of security and comfort, even refuge, but without proper planning, they can be vulnerable to unexpected situations. Home safety and preparedness go beyond simply locking doors—they involve planning for weather emergencies, acquiring enough of the right supplies, ensuring pet safety, having first-aid knowledge, and securing our living spaces. Being proactive can make all the difference when it comes to protecting our families – and our homes.

That’s why we’ve put together a collection of resources to help you make your home safer. Whether you’re looking for ways to improve home security, or have the right first-aid supplies on-hand, you’ll find valuable information in our content. We cover a wide range of topics, including what to keep in a first-aid kit, how to prepare for storms or power outages, and ways to make your home less of a target for intruders.

We also recognize that home safety isn’t just about reacting to emergencies. It’s about being ready before they happen. Our content is designed to help you create a safer living environment, whether that means securing doors and windows, learning basic first-aid skills, or developing an emergency plan for your family. Taking small steps now can lead to greater peace of mind in the future.

If you’re not sure where to start, explore our content to find practical guidance on home safety and preparedness. We’re here to help you feel more confident and ready for whatever comes your way. Your home should be a place of protection, and with the right knowledge, you can make sure it stays that way. Here you will find just some of our blog posts and podcast episodes centered around home safety and preparedness, starting with the most recently published.

Classes and Training

In addition, we offer a wide assortment of training classes to support and re-enforce what you may already be doing or would like to do for your personal safety and preparedness and that of your loved ones. You can register for a class or request a class we do not currently have scheduled. We are always adding to the lists.

What Else?

If you’re looking for a particular topic related to personal safety or preparedness that you don’t see here, OwnGuard Solutions is happy to help. You can reach out and let us know. While we may not be able to cover every topic, we are always working to provide more informative content.

Be sure to check out our other blog posts and podcast episodes, as well as our YouTube channel. And keep checking back too, because we are always adding more.

Thank you for visiting. We’re happy we are able to help you on your journey to being safer and better prepared.

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