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Safety Tips for Arriving Home After Dark
It’s past midnight when Sandy arrives home after dark. The street is quiet and though she’s only a few steps from her front door, she’s anxious about the short trip from the car. If you’ve ever arrived home late at night, you can relate to Sandy’s anxiety. You don’t know what or who lurks in…
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Summer Vacation Security
Though summer is when we can unplug, relax, unwind and have some fun, the summer months also see the highest number of home burglaries. Make sure to think about summer vacation security when making plans to be away. Stop Deliveries Many of us no longer receive a newspaper but if you do, pause the service for…
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Remember the Garage!
You’ve done your research, comparison shopped for a security system that includes fire and heat detection and are ready to move forward to protect your home and family. You are confident that you have planned for everything you’ll need. But did you remember the garage? Here are some tips for ways to protect your garage…
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Security Measures at Work
With so many people in one place, a workplace can be an easy target for thieves, vandals and other criminals. Taking a few security measures can increase safety for everyone and deter criminal activity. Common Sense Precautions If you know a majority of people at your company or in your building, you may not take…
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Safe Holiday Travels
Whether you’re traveling by car or plane, a bit of planning can help with safe holiday travels this winter. Our part of the country doesn’t normally get snow or ice, but it CAN happen. It’s also best to be prepared for winter travel if you’re driving to or through an area that can have wintry…
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DIY vs. Professional Security Systems
Choices abound in Do-It-Yourself (DIY) security systems these days. Deciding whether to use one of these pre-packaged options or to hire a professional to install your system can take some research. Here are some factors to keep in mind when choosing DIY vs professional security systems. One Size Fits All vs. Customized Any system…
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What do I Need to Know about my Home Alarm?
The intrusion and fire alarm equipment at your home may feel like “set it and forget it.” But do you really understand everything you need to about your home alarm? Especially with new advances in technology, it is as important as ever to know the ins and outs of your home alarm. You will want…
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Businesses Lose Billions to Theft
Each year, business owners lose billions of dollars to theft. According to the FBI’s 2019 Crime Report, over 415,000 non-residence locations suffered a burglary that year. There are simple steps you can follow to help protect your business from burglary. Deposit Cash and Checks If your business accepts payments of cash or checks, make deposits…
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What’s Your Fire Prevention Plan?
October 9-15 is National Fire Prevention Week, which begs the question “What’s Your Fire Prevention Plan?” As a security system and fire alarm company, we have written about escape planning and other fire safety tips in the past. Reminding folks to make a plan and test that plan for escaping a fire in their home…
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Tell Me About Permits for My Alarm System
Congratulations on your decision to install an alarm system! It’s the single most effective way to protect against burglary, while also lowering the cost of your homeowner’s insurance premium. Studies have shown homes with alarm systems are three times less likely to be burglarized when compared to homes without alarm systems. But unless you want…