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From the top of Sassafras Mountain all the way to Atlantic Ocean, South Carolina is home to South Carolinians everywhere. The Palmetto State has a range of climates, with some areas reaching temperatures of 91 degrees in the summer and others seeing lows of 34 in winter months. South Carolina currently sits at 32 on the comfort index. From Sassafras Mountain to Atlantic Ocean, there are a range of climates in The Palmetto State. Summers here can hit 91 degrees1 while winters usually see 34 degrees. With 48.3 inches of annual rainfall, a comfort index rating of 32, air quality of 58.50 and water quality of 52.00, living in South Carolina has many advantages.
According to statistics reported by the FBI and the most recent census, your home has a 1 in 100 chance of experiencing a break-in this year.1, 2 Fortunately, research has shown that simply adding a home security system makes your home up to three times less likely to be broken into.3 So when you get ADT in South Carolina to help protect your family, your chances are closer to 1 in 300.2, 34
Every month, South Carolina experiences 3,846 property crimes, 0% above the national average. burglaries statewide; this a 1% increase from the year before..2
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 90% of convicted burglars said they looked for homes without security systems.4 Protect Your Home South Carolina provides security services that are affordable, easy to use and will help make your home a less desirable target for burglars.
South Carolina unemployment is currently at 9.10% and this number has been consistent for a few years.1 There are over 409,584 people in South Carolina lacking a stable income.1 Researchers at UC Berkeley conducted a study and found that when unemployment rises, so does property crime. So the annual number of break-ins will most likely hold steady.5
Each burglary in South Carolina results in $1,423 of stolen goods. With approximately 3,558 break-ins , burglary in the The Palmetto State is a $5,063,622 dollar industry.2 You can get more than three years of around the clock alarm monitoring from ADT in South Carolina for the same amount you stand to lose in a single home invasion. That's over 26,000 hours of around the clock monitoring.1
It's a little known fact that more break-ins occur during the daytime. In South Carolina, as many as 60% of burglaries occur in the daylight hours.2 According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the average response time for law enforcement in 62% of burglaries is over 11 minutes, which may give burglars, who spend an average of 8 minutes in a home, enough time to escape. Response time from 5 to 10 minutes only accounted for 21% of burglaries.2
No matter the time of day, ADT in South Carolina is ready to respond, thanks to 24/7 alarm monitoring. 93,000 alarms come into ADT's Customer Monitoring Centers daily. ADT also interfaces with 38,000 local law enforcement and response agencies.
Helping protect your home from break-ins is only one part of the safety offered by ADT in South Carolina. Home security systems can also be indispensable in fires and floods.
Many South Carolinian households may be susceptible to ground seepage due to low elevation and high precipitation. Ground seepage most often occurs after a lot of rain falls quickly. When an area experiences a great deal of rain, the water table rises and flooding can occur. ADT monitored flood sensors can alert you when water is detected in your home, helping you avoid costly damage.
The National Fire Protection Association reported that in 2010 U.S. fire departments responded to 1.3 million fires, averaging 2-3 every minute. Fires caused $7.1 billion in property loss, with more than 80% occurring in residential properties. South Carolina has 458 fire departments, or 1 for every 3,870 households.8
South Carolina only had 86 fire-caused deaths in 2010. However, this annual rate is still above the national average according to the U.S. Fire Administration.6
With smoke detectors as part of your ADT monitored home security system, if there is a large spike in temperature or if smoke is detected, these sensors will sound an alarm. ADT monitoring professionals will respond and can contact fire authorities on your behalf as you evacuate, if the situation warrants.
Help protect your home from intrusion, fire and more with a monitored home alarm system from ADT in South Carolina.
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