Security Measures Hindering First Responders
By: Carlton Purvis, Published on Feb 24, 2014
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Undisclosed #1
We have a very secure community, double gates, key fob access, LPR, cameras. We had a severe lighting strike that took out a bunch of electronics a few days ago. We had some trees hit and the fire department couldn't get in because the equipment they use to flash sensor to let them in was also knocked out. So even their own technology in an emergency situation failed them as well as the old standby, knox switches failed too. Even speed bumps meant to slow traffic has a big impact on reponse times for paramedics. But people want security, what can you do?
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