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Global Security Systems
301-431-1002
1751 Elton Road
Silver Spring, MD

Freedom Security Systems
(410) 288-4355
7815 Jamesford Rd
Dundalk, MD

Marshall Enterprises Security
(410) 444-8833
401 Stately Dr
Pasadena, MD

Myer-Emco Inc
(301) 921-0700
209 Edison Park Dr
Gaithersburg, MD

Antel Electronics
(410) 526-9300
12630 Ivy Mill Rd
Reisterstown, MD

Intertech Electronic Systems
(410) 453-9164
12320 Greenspring Ave
Owings Mills, MD

Potomac Security Systems
(301) 983-0907
Rockville, MD

Johnson's Security & Control Inc
(410) 431-7260
Arnold, MD

Tri-State Security Systems
(301) 582-3200
15740 Falling Waters Rd
Williamsport, MD

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Too often, people take their homes for granted, content that nothing unfortunate could befall them and that, should the unthinkable happen, there's nothing that could be done to prevent damage anyway. But ask anyone who has dealt with damage to their home, and you will likely get the same resounding advice: take whatever reasonable steps you can to protect your home.

Burglary is an awful violation; your home has been invaded by an unknown thief. To protect your home from these people, you can install a home security system. Different kinds exist - some burglar alarms focus on delivering truly alarming sound when the perimeter is penetrated, waking up neighbors and threatening the burglar with unwanted attention. Other security systems rely less on sound, and instead alert the police of the break-in.

If an alarm system isn't your cup of tea, you might rather keep a large dog. The old cartoons of thieves running from dogs are quite accurate, really - very little deters like the look of a large dog that could bite when protective instincts are roused by an intruder.
If minor flooding is a concern where you live, make sure your sump pump is functional, strong enough and can operate in a power outage. A backup sump pump is never a bad idea. For more advice on sump pumps, consult our article, "How To Use a Sump Pump."

When major flooding is a concern and more protection than a sump pump will be necessary to protect your home from the rising water, flood barriers can be purchased to fortify your home against water damage. Check out PS Doors for an idea of the variety of flood barriers available to protect your home. You'll likely want a heavy-duty pump to take care of the water that manages to seep past the barriers. For information about pumps, check out LSU AgCenter's information on pump use to protect your home during a flood.

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Global Security Systems

301-431-1002
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Silver Spring, MD

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