Choosing to rent a vacation property is fun and can come with a lot of perks! Typically they are less expensive than hotels, offer more living space, and often come with more amenities (such as a full kitchen or private pool). However, these properties may not offer the same physical and financial securities that a traditional hotel can provide. Here are some tips on how to choose a safe vacation rental:
Learn the top 5 questions that everyone should ask, when searching for the right Medical Alert System for their loved ones.
Cyberattacks against credit unions are on the rise. As such, protecting their networks is top of mind for security managers.
It’s just as critical for credit union facility managers and/or security managers to pay attention to the physical security of their buildings.
Here are some tips to help you protect your employees, your members and your assets:
In the event of fire, most nursing home residents are unable to protect themselves. Therefore, it’s up to you as facility manager and/or owner to have the proper fire safety procedures in place to provide for the well-being of residents as well as staff.
It’s also important that the staff members understand that the safety of your residents is their number one priority.
Here are some fire safety strategies to help you prepare for a fire emergency: Read more →
Learn how to better protect both your home and business from environmental hazards such as floods, carbon monoxide/toxic gasses and extreme weather conditions.
Part of your job as a business owner or facilities manager is to make certain that the occupants of your building – as well as the building itself – are safe and secure.
A key part of a commercial building’s physical security system is the access control system.
Thanks to today’s advanced technologies access control systems not only control physical access, they also provide security badge options and track specific employee, visitor and equipment movements in and out of your building as well as restricted areas within your facility. Read more →
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.
During 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.
New England has a lot of spooky fun to offer up during Halloween. From haunted hayrides to witch tours through Salem, there are lots of ways to get your scare on. Whatever fun you’re brewing up this year, it’s important to keep safety in mind. Here are five safety tips to abide by this Halloween.
The warm weather brings some great things back to New England. Every spring we enjoy the return of wildlife, flowers, and Red Sox baseball. But warmer weather can also bring out the pests, such as ticks and mosquitoes. The spring season also brings “door knockers” to some neighborhoods. Door knockers have been reported, in many cases, to be deceptive, aggressive salespeople that sometimes use fraudulent claims to try and sell you services or gain access to your home. The Boston area has already had recent reports of suspicious solicitors going door-to-door.
The good news is that your home security system could play a big part in keeping you safe. Here is how:
