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Arizona is fortunate to have one of the most varied landscapes of any state in the country. Although it's famous for deserts and the Grand Canyon, there are many different climates, cities, forests, rural areas, and of course deserts that people call home. The cities of Arizona have wildly different personalities, as well as different problems. Residents of Arizona have different home security needs based on the particular issues that are present in each community, and identifying some of the differences can be a challenge.
This article will break down some of the key differences in security precautions for different parts of the state of Arizona, making the choice of home alarm equipment a little bit easier for the potential customer:
Northern Arizona:
The forests of Arizona reach elevations of over 11,000 ft., featuring huge mountains and snowcapped peaks. The Grand Canyon is also in the area. It's one of the fastest-growing parts of the state, and residents frequently have a great deal of space on their properties. For Northern Arizona residents, it's especially important to have fences and access control. Limiting access to the broader property is critical to the security of the home. Precautions such as security lighting along the perimeter, as well as an intercom or video surveillance at a gate can be very beneficial. The home should also be well-secured with standard home security features such as door alarms and glass-break detectors.
Central Arizona/Salt River Valley:
Phoenix is the 6th largest city in the United States, with the metropolitan area sprawling nearly 100 miles from side to side. Many urban areas of Phoenix have been plagued with crime problems for years, and having sensible home security is critical. The first precaution should be making sure that door locks and window locks (including bars, if applicable) are well-installed and functioning properly. Then, install a quality home alarm system that features motion detection as well as quality door and window alarms. Most of all, the system should feature professional 24/7 alarm monitoring, so that authorities can be easily notified and dispatched in case of emergency. This is also especially important with children in the house, as the system can easily allow children to summon help in case of break-in, fire, or other medical emergency.
Southern Arizona:
Tucson and Southern Arizona is growing rapidly along the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The city is both expanding into more suburban areas, as well as revitalizing older areas in the city center. Both have security problems, and most of the precautions that are mentioned above are applicable in Tucson. However, it's particularly important to make sure that larger desert lots are protected, as trespassing and transiting of desert areas by pedestrians can be quite common in Southern Arizona. Access control combined with a home alarm system is critical.
