If you’ve got a free hand while clearing your house, consider carrying your car keys in that hand.
Modern car keys have a panic button, so you now have a way to alert family members and neighbors immediately, should you need to. Of course, it’s a good idea to tell them in advance what that repeated car honking will mean.
By the way, that’s also why it’s a good idea to keep your car keys on the table next to you at night. Keep the spare set in the kid’s bedroom for the same reason.
Modern car keys have a panic button...
I carry mine in my left hand, keys protruding from between my fingers. If I am assaulted and not disabled they work well on eyeballs, faces and the brachial plexus. Since this is New Jersey and I'm not "connected" I can't admit to being armed...
The neighbors don’t hear so good, but it would be a distraction for the BGs.
We best find out if our panic alarms even work...