Fortify

Home fortification is the work of making your home, property and supplies harder to reach, so your family stays safe when trouble comes to the door. We think of it in layers: the perimeter, the entry points and the early warning that something is wrong.

Home fortification matters to every family, whether you rent an apartment, own a house on an acre or keep a boat at the marina. Preppers lean on it most, because stored food and water are worth protecting when supplies run short.

Common Ways to Fortify Your Home and Property

• Cameras and lights: Visible security cameras and motion-sensing lights tell an intruder the property is watched.
• Alarms: A security system with motion sensors, linked to a monitoring service, alerts you to an intruder.
• Locks and doors: Strong locks, deadbolts and security doors make every entry point slower to defeat.
• Landscaping: Trimmed shrubs and trees leave an intruder no place to hide.
• Fencing: A sturdy fence with a locking gate marks and holds your perimeter.

Fortification Guides for Your Family

A secure perimeter works the same way at every scale, and our look at border control shows it protecting a whole nation. Fortifying against weather counts too, so learn what goes into preparing your boat for a hurricane. Then see how a protected home fits into the survival triangle, the core needs that keep a family going.