I have a security system, 2 loud although small dogs and dark to dawn automatic lights all over my house. My husband was deployed a lot and my kids are all gone and these things freak me out. I never hesitate to call the police if something doesn't seem right. I am not a fragile easy to scare person but these days it doesn't seem to matter. The only thing I don't have is a gun because I am terrified of them and don't want one any where near me. Wish I could get over that. Good Luck. I hope you are ok and settled by now!