Try typing “how to break into a store with an alarm” into Google search, and you’ll be startled to see almost 15 million results.
Businesses without alarms are 4.5 times more likely to be burglarized than those that do have them. But even a great alarm system won’t always stop the most tenacious burglars from trying.
The good news is, business security systems that protect retail, dealerships, schools, warehouses, construction sites, mom and pop shops, residences, and more, are evolving. And modern technology is leading to higher apprehension rates, fewer false alarms, and more comprehensive protection.
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6 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe When You’re Not Home
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamYour pets are an important part of your family and as a pet owner your responsibility is to keep them safe.
It’s easy to take care of Rover and Fluffy when you’re home, but what happens when you’re at work, or away from the house?
Here are some tips to help you keep your furry friends safe, secure and happy when you can’t be home with them.
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Caught in The Act: Video Verified Alarm Systems Improve Police Response Time to Business Burglaries
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamTry typing “how to break into a store with an alarm” into Google search, and you’ll be startled to see almost 15 million results.
Businesses without alarms are 4.5 times more likely to be burglarized than those that do have them. But even a great alarm system won’t always stop the most tenacious burglars from trying.
The good news is, business security systems that protect retail, dealerships, schools, warehouses, construction sites, mom and pop shops, residences, and more, are evolving. And modern technology is leading to higher apprehension rates, fewer false alarms, and more comprehensive protection.
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What to Teach Your Children about Home Security
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamYour most important job as a parent is protecting your children. The fact is that as they get older you’re not always going to be with them to keep them out of harm’s way.
However, you can help make sure they’re safe when they’re home alone by talking to them about home security and what to do in an emergency.
Here are some important home security tips to teach your children:
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Tips to Keep Your Restaurant Safe and Secure
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAs a restaurant owner, you know that your business is vulnerable to any number of security issues, including armed robbery, burglary and employee theft.
That’s why it’s important to have adequate restaurant security in place to protect your employees, your customers and yourself.
Protecting your assets and inventory is no easy task, so we’ve compiled some tips to help you do just that:
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How to Improve the Physical Security of Your Small Business
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAs more and more small businesses fall victim to data breaches, it’s understandable that you would invest resources to beef up your cybersecurity efforts.
However, it’s equally as important that you continually address the physical security needs of your company to protect against theft and vandalism.
Here are some steps you can take to help you improve your firm’s physical security:
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A Silent Tragedy: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamDuring the winter months, we spend a lot of time indoors with the heat on. Staying in and feeling warm and toasty can be nice, but there are safety precautions you need to think about while your heating your home. At least 430 people die each year in the US from non-fire related CO poisoning. Recently in Massachusetts, a nine-year-old boy and his father tragically lost their lives to this silent killer.
CO is produced by the burning of oil, natural gas, propane, wood, coal, kerosene and wood pellets. Our home heating systems and appliances have vents and filters to prevent CO from escaping, but these can break without warning.
Poisoning by CO is preventable. Following these safety tips will help keep your family both safe and comfortable through the winter.
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How to Safely Keep Snow Off Your Roof
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWinter in New England can bring with it frigid temperatures, lots and lots of snow, as well as brilliant, sunny days when the warmth of the sun entices people outside to do some skiing, ice skating or sledding.
Although freshly fallen snow is stunningly beautiful and playing outside on snowy days is fun, homeowners need to be aware that too much of the white stuff could cause the roofs of their homes to collapse.
The typical residential roof should be able to support 20 pounds per square foot of snow before becoming stressed, according to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS).
The IBHS offers some guidelines to help you determine how much the snow on your roof weighs: Read more →
Winter Driving Safety Tips
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIf you drive in New England in the winter, you face weather-related challenges each time you get behind the wheel.
In fact, every year 24 percent of weather-related vehicle accidents happen on snowy, slushy or icy pavement and 15 percent occur when it’s snowing or sleeting. (according to the Federal Highway Administration)
These winter weather conditions often make it harder for you to see, slow down and stop – factors that increase the chances you’ll have an accident.
However, you’ll fare better driving in treacherous conditions if you’re prepared. So here are some tips to help you get ready for everything a good, old-fashion New England winter can throw at you. Read more →
5 Benefits of Home Security Cameras
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamNot so long ago, many people couldn’t afford to install security cameras in addition to their home security systems. Now, however, advances in technology, including in video cameras, video recorders, and networking capabilities, have made video surveillance systems affordable and appropriate for home use.
Security/surveillance cameras let you view the inside and/or the outside of your home – anytime and whenever you want. Integrating video into your home security system enables you to view any area of your property, from any television or computer in the home.
Installing these cameras in your home can beneficial for a number of reasons including:
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5 Cybersecurity Tips for Online Holiday Shopping
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAs you rush to finish all your online holiday shopping, you could become a victim of cyber crime
In fact, one out of four holiday shoppers has been a victim of an online hack in the past 12 months, according to a recent CNET survey.
Here are five ways to protect yourself while shopping online so you can keep your bank accounts and credit cards safe.
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