Cold Weather Fire Risks Families Shouldn’t Overlook

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

When temperatures drop in New England, families spend more time indoors and rely more heavily on heating equipment. Fireplaces glow, space heaters hum, and extra lights brighten long winter nights.

But along with that comfort comes increased risk.

Home fires are more common during the colder months and many start from everyday habits families don’t think twice about. The good news? Most winter fire risks are preventable with awareness and the right protection in place.

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Creating a Neighborhood Watch Group: Step-by-Step Guide

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Are you looking for ways to keep your neighborhood safe? Starting a neighborhood watch group can be a powerful way to protect your community while building stronger connections with the people around you. Neighborhood watch programs help deter crime, improve communication, and create a shared sense of responsibility for safety.
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How to Prevent Security System False Alarms

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

When your security alarm system suddenly goes off, it can be jarring. Your heart rate accelerates. You react as if you are experiencing a real threat. What happens if it isn’t?

The issue here is that false alarms feel real in the moment, which causes confusion, stress, and even wasted resources. Not only are these alarms a hassle to deal with, wasting your time and energy, but false alarms make up for 94 to 98 percent of all burglar alarms responded to, leading to a waste of $1.8 billion in police time and resources. What’s more, false alarms can be costly to homeowners because police departments start charging after multiple dispatches.

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Five Common Home Security Terms to Know

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

When it comes to home security, sometimes it feels like you need to be an expert in technology to understand the terms being used to describe the different options and how they work. To help you understand the home security arena a little better, we’ve compiled a list of terms that you should know and will help you to feel more confident:
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Top Tips for Securing the Front of Your Home

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Protecting your home begins outside. Taking measures to discourage prospective burglars is the first step. In the unlikely event of an attempted break in, you want to have enough protection installed that they won’t succeed. Here are some of our best tips for securing the front of your home.
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young mother feels at ease caring for baby because her home security system for parents simplifies her life

Having a Baby? Here’s How Your Home Security System Can Help

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Welcoming a baby into your home is a joyful milestone — but it also comes with new challenges and responsibilities. As parents adjust to life with a newborn or curious toddler, creating a safe and secure environment becomes a top priority. While traditional home security systems are often associated with deterring intruders, modern systems offer features that can simplify daily life and provide parents with peace of mind. According to a survey done by Frontier, the majority of people report that their smart home devices improved their lives.From door opening notifications to remote video monitoring, here’s how a home security system can help you navigate parenting with greater ease.
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Protecting Privacy and Security When Sharing Your Home Online

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Sharing moments from our lives online has become second nature for many of us in today’s digital age. However, with the convenience of social media and online platforms comes the risk of exposing sensitive personal information, especially when sharing images of our homes. Whether you have teens at home posting on Instagram or are a homeowner listing your property online, it’s crucial to understand the potential risks and take proactive steps toward protecting your privacy and security.
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Common Holiday Hazards & How to Prevent Them

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

The holidays are a time of celebration and joy, but along with the festivities and beautiful decor come safety hazards. Mishaps arise, and potential dangers don’t always occur to us until something goes awry. Protect your family, friends, and home this season by being aware of common holiday hazards and how to prevent them.
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Holiday Home Security and Safety Series: Thanksgiving Away-from-Home Safety

/6 Comments/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Crime doesn’t take a break for the holidays, so a holiday safety plan is essential.

In fact, statistics show most burglaries are residential (73.4% of all burglaries in 2019, according to the FBI), and incidences of these crimes spike during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The fact that people are away from home, coupled with a struggling economy and the desire for money for holiday shopping, contribute to the increase in property crimes.
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Do Home Security Alarms Stop Burglars?

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Home security systems have come a long way. Today, they can be wired or wireless and can include video surveillance, video doorbells, door and window sensors, motion detectors, and remote monitoring via an app. You may wonder how effective security systems are at keeping burglars away. Here, we take a look at how burglars work and how home security alarms stop them in their tracks.
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