Is Your Home Security Ready For Spring

February 27th, 2023



The winter winds might still be blowing in Chico, CA, but this is actually the perfect time to think about spring. When it comes to security, it’s always best to be prepared early, rather than being reacting about what you can do to secure your Chico, CA home or business. With proactive measures taken, you know you’re kept amply safe and prepared before the worst occurs, rather than trying to pick up the pieces and figure out a security strategy at the same time. 

Each season has its own individual security concerns, and the precautions you should take for spring may be a little different than those you would take during the winter.

Preparing Your Home For Spring

Preparing your home for spring in Chico, CA first takes thinking a bit about what security threats are unique to the warmer weather season. A few things you can do to protect your home from security threats this spring are:

• Invest in ample outdoor security cameras – During the spring, people of the region are feeling a bit cooped up. Afterall, they’ve spent a great deal of time indoors waiting for winter to blow right on by. When that first warm spring day happens, you’re like to see a significant increase in people getting out and about and enjoying the neighborhood, getting a piece of that sunshine they’ve been missing since the close of the fall. More people being out and about means more people moseying around your property, and this includes those who might not have the best intentions. Installing ample security cameras all around the outside perimeter of your property ensures you’re deterring crime and catching any mischief in the act.

• Install a doorbell cameraDoorbell cameras have become all the rage in recent years, and for good reason. The spring season is a popular one for solicitors or those posing as solicitors, so it’s important to keep you and your family protected. A common scam today is individuals posing as utility companies to come into homes and burglarize the property, and a doorbell camera acts as an excellent and effective deterrent.

• Invest in window alarms – What is better than airing out the house on a warm spring day? It can get stuffy in the winter, and those fresh fragrant breezes are a welcome addition after so many months. Open windows are a beacon for criminals, however, and you’ll want to make sure the only thing coming in is the gentle spring air. Window alarms protect your windows and still allow you to welcome in that bit of springtime you’ve waited so long for.

Safer And Happier Springtime

When you make investments in your security, you’ll get to experience a safer and happier springtime. While it may still be winter, it’s never too early to protect yourself against the hazards that come along with the other seasons of the year. For professional assistance in crafting the perfect spring security strategy, contact us to learn more today.

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With 16 years of experience in law enforcement, Tim Truby, CEO, is fully certified in video surveillance and training.

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  • California POST Certification in Specialized Surveillance Equipment
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