15 Items That Can Save You and Your Family’s Life

Nowadays, we have a huge number of devices
and gadgets around us that are supposed to
make our daily lives easier. It's what we're most
focused on, our normal day-to day life – but
what if something serious happens, one of the
things we'd rather not think about? A fire, a
burglary, a child disappears? Some items that
can save you in these situations you might own
already, some you maybe don't know yet exist.

1. Flashlight
Most of us have a flashlight at home.
Somewhere. It can be of great help when
there's a power outage, for example. The
problem is that most of us don't know where it's
hiding, and if we find it, the batteries are
probably empty.
See that you store one or several flashlights in
a place you remember, and store batteries next
to it.

2. Radio
In case of a natural disaster, a radio can be
your line of communication when for example
telephone nets break down. It might be your
only way of receiving important information and
updates. Store a battery-driven radio together
with bottled water, non-perishable foods,
clothes and other necessities you keep to be
prepared.

3. Burglar alarm
A burglar alarm is an excellent device that
makes your home more secure and lets you feel
safe. With one little code before you leave and
after you come back, your entire home will be
secured. The entire neighborhood will know if
it's breached, not to mention the security firm
who will call or come over on the spot.
Nowadays there are a plethora of different
systems available, many are less complicated to
install and less expensive than you think.

4. Smoke Detector
A smoke detector should be matter of course in
every home. It's easily set up and doesn't need
any maintenance, except for occasional battery
changes. Smoke detectors have saved countless
lives – you think you'd wake up in case of a fire,
but chances are you won't.
Install a detector on every level of your home
and don't forget to test them regularly.

5. Timers
There are several different kinds of timers on
the market. With the most common ones, you
simply enter the start and stop time and plug it
into an outlet. The device connected to it will
then only be active between those times.
More advanced versions can be installed for
example into your stove. After a certain time,
these timers will turn off the stove
automatically. These devices can be live savers
if you forget to turn the stove off, and are
frequently used when elderly persons live on
their own

6. Safety Plugs
These have been around for a long time, and
they work today as well as they did before.
Houses tend to have more and more electrical
outlets, and even though no one seems to know
why, babies and toddlers seem to be drawn to
them like a moth to the light. Buy and place a
gang of these and save your kids from serious
injury.

7. Land-line
This might seem really old fashioned to you,
since so many people nowadays only use cell
phones. With those, you can carry your home
phone with you, so what's not to like? What
people tend to forget is that mobile networks
are much more vulnerable than landlines in for
example extreme weather. If you don't have a
landline, you may be without a line of
communication to the outside world, and you
won't be able to make emergency calls.
Remember also that cordless phones won't work
during a power outage.

8. GPS Tracking Devices
GPS tracking is the newest thing in child safety.
Since they're not as expensive anymore, they
are used by many parents. They want to be sure
were their child is and that it is safe at all
times. Simply fasten the small tracker on your
child's jacket or backpack, and whenever you
want to you can tune in and check that your child
is not skipping school, or something more
sinister is happening.

9. Home Surveillance Equipment
With today's technical advances, home
surveillance is not only for mansions anymore.
Cameras have become much cheaper, and
installation is not difficult. Even us people with
"normal" homes can afford a high security
standard.
This is a great way of knowing everything that's
going on in and around your home, whether
anything sinister is going on or not. And
criminals are sure to be intimidated by visible
cameras!

10. Video Intercom System
Do you live alone or you simply don't want you or
your children to open the door to anyone
unknown? Then a video intercom system is for
you. You'll be able to identify anyone who rings
at your door at a glance!
There are so many scammers and burglars
around who trick people by ringing at their door
and trying to get them to open their homes.
This can happen to everyone, so a video
intercom system will put one more layer of
security between you and the scammers.
11. Child Locator
Child locators are the newest trend to keep
track of your kids, most of all in crowded
places. Have you ever been on vacation in
Disneyland and tried to keep track of one of
more excited little ones? It's almost impossible
without either kids or parents getting seriously
frustrated.
This little gadget has two parts – one that you
fasten for example to your kid's shoe, and
another one you keep. When you activate yours,
the one your child is wearing will produce a
sound that you're able to hear even at some
distance.

12. Magnetic Door Alarm
Magnetic door alarms can be ideal for someone
who doesn't want to install an entire alarm
system, or for someone who wants to go the
extra mile.
They are extremely easy to install, one half on
the door jamb and the other half on the door
itself. When it's activated and someone opens
the door, it produces a sound that is so loud
that you want to crawl under the next table. It's
guaranteed to deter anyone from coming in
who's not supposed to!

13. Baby Monitor with Wireless Night Vision
Camera
All parents are used to the kind of nagging
worry you feel when you and your baby aren't in
the same place. Of course there are baby
monitors to tell you when your little one is
crying and needs your attention. This new kind
of monitor lets you see your baby as well, even
with the lights off. You can make sure that
everything is as it should be, or simply watch it
sleep.

14. Tasers
Tasers can save your life. They will incapacitate
any assailant without actually harming them in
the long run. You and your family will feel safe
and secure even if you're out after dark.
In most states, you're able to carry a Taser
without needing permission. They can be a great
alternative if you don't want to have firearms in
the house.

15. Parental Controls
Parental controls seem like such an easy thing.
Parents use it most of the time so that their
child won't stumble upon inappropriate content
on the net, or to limit their computer time.
What many don't think about is that through
blocking these sites and forums, you can also
protect your children from internet predators
who pose as children and try to lure your child
in.

Posted by Ogwuche Abel on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - Rating: 4.5

Title : 15 Items That Can Save You and Your Family’s Life
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