Thought I'd share an interesting safety tip I received from a RAD (RapeAggressionDefense) co-instructor of mine. A safe, easy thing to do before bed....for any age...
FYI (something to think about)...
Put your car keys beside your bed at night...
If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in
your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm
will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you
turn it off or the car battery dies. This tip came from a neighborhood
watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you
start to put your keys away, think of this:
It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and
requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere
inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down
or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain....
It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm
goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are
the burglar/rapist won't stick around. After a few seconds all the
neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there
and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to
carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm
can work the same way there. This is something that should really be
shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime.
Would also be useful for any emergency, such as a heart attack,
where you can't reach a phone. Mom has suggested to Dad that he
carry his car keys with him in case he falls outside and she doesn't
hear him. He can activate the car alarm and then she'll know there's a
problem.
Have a wonderful SAFE weekend. (To learn more, visit RAD and contact an instructor near you. The classes are fun, educational and above all teach you personal safety - one of the best investments you will ever make)
