Evaluate home security

Secure your house

• Evaluate window & door security.
• Add curtains or shades.
• Add metal grates to unsecured windows.
• Limit entries to your house.
• Replace doors with single pane glass.
• Have important phone numbers handy.
• Have a safety deposit box or safe or both.
• Put important things where they normally would not be found.
• Prepare a hiding place in your home for small items.
• Get a bigger dog.

 Improve your computer security

• Update software.
• Use spam & email filters.
• Use power surge protection.
• Backup important files.
• Backup online.

Keep emergency equipment on hand

• This is a big subject, from generators to biohazard gear.    
• For starters: flashlights, batteries, a radio, food, and water.
• Buy kits to suit the emergency you expect.
• Weapons, tools, more food, and more water.
• Flares, signaling devices, water filters, more fo