I bought something called a "Knoxbox" and put it on the top of my front door. It contains the key to my front door and firemen have the key to open the box and gain entry to my house.

In order to order the Knoxbox I had to go to the local fire department and fill out a form so that the fire station gives the company permission to sell the box to me.

I then faxed the form to the company that makes the box and the company shipped it to me. It cost me about $150, so it is not cheap. At least I know if I need the firemen or police they can get into my house without breaking down my door.

gmi