How Does A Panic Room Work
Many of us associate panic rooms with a
place where we are locked inside in order to hide from someone or something. It
is however a common misconception that we have and it generally isn’t true. Panic
rooms are actually designed to keep people and possessions safe.
The first thing to address is that they are
usually called ‘safe’ rooms. This immediately reassures the client because the
name changes from something that indicates fright to something that indicates
safety.
To understand a safe room you have to look
into why people may want them. It could be for a number of reasons including
both threats and risks. Panic rooms are built from weather resistant materials
and are stocked with gas masks so that in the event of some sort of nuclear
attack you can go take shelter and protect yourself. People may think that it
is a new invention but it actually dates back to medieval times, lords would
use them to protect themselves if they were under attack.
They are generally used as a sort of last
resort if you like to protect people when everything else has failed and
security measures such as locks and CCTV have been breached. Another
misconception of the panic room is that they look like concrete cells. The look
of the room however all depends on the amount of money you have or want to
spend on it. Safe rooms can in fact be rooms of luxury containing running
water, bathroom facilities, living areas, cooking areas and sleeping areas to
accommodate all of the family.
Panic rooms range from the basic model
which just looks like a box to the most expensive model which looks like a
house. The construction of a high end panic room generally starts at £50,000
and can reach £500,000 depending on the specification that you have chosen. For alternative protection, some people often
choose manned guarding; however this can be more invasive if in a domestic
situation.
The types of people that are most likely to
use panic rooms are usually politicians and famous people because of their
status and the costs. They are however
found in other places. For example, a school in Mexico had one installed
because of a kidnapping that took place.
Most security companies will not sell them
lightly so they take into full account your privacy and confidentiality if you
order a panic room. If you are concerned
for the safety of your family or more commonly your prized possessions or
valuables; what better places to keep them safe than a panic room? It also
provides an excellent place to keep your family safe should you find your home
under attack.
Author Bio:
Katy writes for Sec Tech Ltd who specialise in
security solutions and the installation of panic rooms.
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