With cellular technology and smartphones, many of us no longer have a traditional landline telephone in our homes. It’s estimated that nearly 40% of Americans don’t have a landline phone and that number is growing. Many prospective home security system owners are concerned. They believe that a landline is necessary to monitor a home… Read more about Security Alarm Monitoring Services 101: No Landline? No Problem!
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Alarm Permits – What You Need to Know Many cities require home alarm system users to have an alarm permit
Lots of cities use the revenue collected for home security alarm system permits and false alarm fines to fund police department response to home alarms. In fact, many police departments won’t respond to home alarms if no home security alarm system permit is on file with the city. How do most of these… Read more about Alarm Permits – What You Need to Know Many cities require home alarm system users to have an alarm permit
10 Ways to Prevent False Alarms
It’s no surprise that most communities fine homeowners for false alarms. It’s estimated that police spend billions of dollars annually responding to false home alarms. Police departments in some cities won’t even respond to a home alarm unless it has been verified in some way by camera systems, sound or people. So how… Read more about 10 Ways to Prevent False Alarms
What to do Before Changing Home Security Alarm Companies
With all the cable TV companies, cellular telephone companies and even Google providing home security systems, the pressure is on homeowners to switch home security companies. The competition amongst home alarm companies is fierce and many have been accused of deceptive sales practices. So what can you do to find out if changing… Read more about What to do Before Changing Home Security Alarm Companies
Alarm Activation Behavior Guide: Your “what to do” guide when your alarm system activates
False Alarm Behavior Guide: · Call the central station. Contact the monitoring center to tell them about the false alarm. · Use your password. Your password is necessary for the monitoring center to cancel the alarm. · Determine the cause. Understand what caused the false alarm so it doesn’t happen again. · Verify contact… Read more about Alarm Activation Behavior Guide: Your “what to do” guide when your alarm system activates
Pet Fire Emergency Safety Tips How to protect your pets from the dangers of fire
It didn’t take long. My terrier, Penny, wagged her tail and knocked a burning candle onto a pile of papers. I’m so glad I was there to prevent a disaster. Did you know that the National Fire Protection Association estimates than more than 500,000 U.S. pets are impacted annually by home fires? They also… Read more about Pet Fire Emergency Safety Tips How to protect your pets from the dangers of fire
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Getting a Personal Emergency Response System
Do you want a really effective and affordable personal emergency response system for yourself, a friend or a loved one? Then don’t commit your money, or sign a contract, with any personal emergency response system provider without knowing all the details. Sure, you’ve looked at web sites and different prices. And while that is… Read more about 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Getting a Personal Emergency Response System
Why Home Alarm System Owners Should Always Answer Their Telephones
Preventing false alarms and capturing burglars may be a challenge in itself, but when homeowners won’t answer their telephones, security experts say there is a whole new set of problems. In the event of a home alarm activation, most home alarm monitoring companies attempt to verify the alarm to determine if it is a… Read more about Why Home Alarm System Owners Should Always Answer Their Telephones
5 Safety Tips for Senior Citizens
There’s little doubt that America is getting older. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Department on Aging expects the number of citizens over age 65 to double by 2030. With an aging America comes an increasing risk of injuries. To help keep people safe in their homes, we offer these five safety tips… Read more about 5 Safety Tips for Senior Citizens