Identifying Entry Points

In order to fortify your home against zombie invasion, you must first identify any and all points of entry into your home. So break out some paper and a pen and lets begin.


Today we are going to identify all points of entry. In other posts we will discuss how to fortify these entry points.
 

Entry Doors

Let's start with doors. How many are there at your house and what kind are they? Most homes have at least 1 exterior door also referred to as an entry door. Is your solid construction or provided with some sort of glass inset? Do you have glass panels on either/both sides of you door? Is it provided with a storm door in front of it? If you have a storm door, is it a solid piece of glass? Is it security glass? Or do you have a screen door? Write down the door type(s) and if there is any glass or plastic or mesh screen used in the door. Also write down if there are glass panels next to your door.



Other Doors
What other doors do you have? Sliding Glass Door? French Doors? Just a regular entry door? Remember to include any doors that are between your home and an attached garage (this will need to be fortified just like any other entry point). Also include any doors to a basement/cellar that is accessible from inside your home. As stated above, write down if any part of the door is glass, plastic, mesh, etc.

Windows
How many windows does your home have? Are these windows accessible from outside without use of ladder? Is it at ground level? Could an average size person jump up and climb into the window with little effort? Be sure to write down if you have shutters that are operational (as opposed to those that are decorative).

Other Entry Points
Are there any other entrances into your home? Garage Door? Crawlspace? Lattice? Include them all in your list.