The Boy Scout motto is “be prepared” – a philosophy that has stuck with Secure Home Advisor’s founder Michael Lauer. From his early days in the Scouts to protecting high-level government officials, Michael has always felt a calling to help others.
Michael began his professional career as a federal police officer with the United States Capitol Police in Washington, DC. In this role, he was tasked with defending the United States Congress, including all its members, staff and facilities. He is a graduate of the Department of Homeland Security Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). As part of his federal training, Michael also participated in intensive firearms training at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
During his time in law enforcement, Michael held a top-secret Department of War security clearance and participated in many high-profile national events, including Presidential and foreign dignitary visits. He was responsible for operational coordination across multiple federal partners including the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the United States Secret Service.
Michael is currently a member of the Howell Township Office of Emergency Management team. In this role he provides tactical support to township first responders for a range of emergency situations. He is also an adjunct professor at Rutgers University where he instructs active military members, law enforcement and corporate professionals about crisis communications response planning. In his personal time, Michael enjoys learning about and practicing preparedness to keep him and his family safe.
Michael is a lifelong resident of central New Jersey and graduate of Monmouth University. Secure Home Advisors was created to support the community and make New Jersey a safe place to live.
Service Packages
Secure Home Advisors offers several package options so you can find a plan that’s right for you. Our pricing structure is based on approximate square footage. This helps ensure that we allocate sufficient resources for each assessment.
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The following pricing is for residential homes that are up to 3000SF (including unfinished basements or attics). For larger homes, pricing will increase by $100/package for each additional 1000SF. Each package can be further customized by selecting any of our supplemental services detailed below.
As a show of our sincere appreciation, we offer a 10% discount on any package option for active-duty military, veterans and first responders.
For multi-property assessments or other customized needs, please send your inquiry to securehomeadvisors@pm.me.
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Supplemental Services
Family Emergency Plan ($249) – Secure Home Advisors will create a customized emergency plan based on your specific needs. A formal evaluation will be conducted, then a hard copy plan will be provided which includes tailored response recommendations and supporting resources.
Food & Water Preparedness ($199) – Being able to sustain yourself and loved ones for extended periods of time is a top concern for many people. Our team will create a detailed strategy for procuring, storing, and preparing food and water. Service includes an initial 30-minute in-person assessment, followed by a 30-minute implementation discussion.
“Bug Out” Relocation Plan ($199) – For those who might consider utilizing a secondary location, this plan can help ensure you can get to your intended destination as efficiently as possible. Considerations include route planning, supply allocation tactics, and go/no-go decision-making strategies.
Communication Redundancy Plan ($199) – Communication is a key element of preparedness and survival. Secure Home Advisors will recommend several options to incorporate into your emergency plan so you can stay more connected at home or on the road.
Self-Defense Techniques ($99/Hour) – Our team will partner with you to develop defensive and offensive tactics specific to your residence, physical capabilities, and other factors. We will then run practice exercises to hone your skill-set and critical thinking abilities.
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