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From the top of Guadalupe Peak all the way to Gulf of Mexico coast, no matter where they move, Texans aways consider Texas home. Temperatures in The Lone Star State range from 36 in winter to 95 in the summer. On average, Texas sees 33.8 inches of rainfall annually. From Guadalupe Peak to Gulf of Mexico coast, there are a range of climates in The Lone Star State. Summers here can hit 95 degrees1 while winters usually see 36 degrees. With 33.8 inches of annual rainfall, a comfort index rating of 27, air quality of 44.40 and water quality of 71.00, Texas is a great place to live.
The odds of your home being broken into this year are about 1 in 109, according to FBI and census data.1, 2 Getting monitored home security from ADT in Texas can help you improve those odds. Studies show that homes with alarm systems are up to 3 times less likely to be targeted by burglars. 4
Even though annual break-ins in Texas decreased from 240,233 in 2009 to 228,597 in 2010, there are still around 19,049 break-ins every month in the The Lone Star State. And Texas is still 423% higher than the national average in property crimes.2
The U.S. Department of Justice reports that as many as 9 out of 10 convicted burglars said they targeted homes that did not have security systems.4 ADT in Texas provides affordable, easy to use home security solutions that help prevent break-ins.
The unemployment rate in Texas is 7.10%; and this rate has been about the same for a few years.1 This means that, at the moment, there are over 1,747,227 people in Texas without a reliable income.1 Researchers at UC Berkeley conducted a study and found a direct correlation between unemployment and property crime. So the annual number of break-ins will most likely hold steady.5
Because Texans lose about $2,307 in every break-in, burglary in Texas amounts to $40,714,843 in stolen property last year.1 You can get 24/7 professional alarm monitoring from ADT in TX for three years for the same amount you could lose if your home is broken into.1
Many people assume most break-ins happen at night, but in 2009 over 42% of reported burglaries in Texas happened in the middle of the day.2 Because homeowners aren't home at that time, burglars spend an average of 8 minutes in a home, while local police typically take more than 11 minutes to respond in 62% of burglaries.2
No matter the time of day, ADT in Texas is ready to respond, thanks to 24/7 alarm monitoring. Interconnected ADT Customer Monitoring Centers respond to 93,000 alarms every day. These monitoring centers are interconnected and interface with 38,000 local response services, to help ensure the fastest response possible.
Helping keep your family safe from potential break-ins is only part of what ADT in Texas can do. Home security systems can also help detect fires or flooding in your home.
Most Texans don't think much about their homes flooding. However, flooding can occur anywhere due to a number of factors such as sump pump malfunctions, heavy rainfall, and rapid snow melt in spring. Help avoid a potential disaster by getting ADT monitored flood sensors with your monitored security system. You will be alerted the instant water is detected in your home, giving you enough time to address the problem before it becomes a crisis.
In 2010, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1.3 million fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. 80% of the structure fires took place in residential properties. Texas has 2,435 fire departments or roughly one fire department for every 3,552 households. 8
In terms of death by fire, Texas's rate is lower than the national average. However, in 2010 there were still 292 fire fatalities, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.6
When you have ADT heat and smoke detectors, if there is a large spike in temperature or if smoke is detected, these sensors will sound an alarm. ADT monitoring professionals can alert the local fire authorities 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 Texas.
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