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It’s been a heavy snowfall this last week. As a result, Windsor Fire and Rescue has a special warning. not about of fire calls but rather blocked furnace vents.

Fire officials say that snow blocking the exterior vents for a furnace, fire place or hot water tank can lead to a build-up of deadly carbon monoxide gas inside the home. News reports say the fire department has responded to several carbon monoxide alarms over the past couple of days.

AM800 News says Chief Fire Prevention Officer John Lee is urging homeowners to make sure the vents are clear. “I think it’s mainly because of the drifting. A lot of the vents were blocked against house and we want people to be aware to keep them clear.”

And if you’re shoveling, Lee says make sure you don’t pile snow in front of a vent.

Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer because it has no taste or smell and is invisible.

Ontario passed a law in July 2014 making it mandatory to have working Carbon Monoxide detectors on every floor of a home with an attached garage or gas burning appliance such as a stove, fireplace or furnace.

To learn more about adding a monitored Carbon Monoxide detector to your security system, call 1-800-265-5317, or just CLICK HERE.

Old Man Winter is finally here and the temperatures just keep dropping. When the weather gets colder, its natural to look for different ways to heat your home. This increased need for heat also means an increased need for fire monitoring services.

Space heaters can be a serious threat. While a space heater is a great way to beat the chills, it’s crucial that you use these devices correctly and safely.

There are three main problems with how space heaters are used that can lead to fires.

• Placing them near curtains, linens and other similar items.
• Leaving them unattended.
• A space heater with a damaged cord or plugging it into an overloaded outlet.

If you’re using a fireplace to heat your home, be sure to keep flammable materials away from it, check all equipment before use and use a screen to keep embers contained.

Whether or not you use space heaters, fire places, or other means of creating heat, fire monitoring protects your home. Consider that if a fire breaks out at a neighbour’s property, it could very easily spread to yours and cause serious damage. Fire monitoring can drastically reduce this potential damage.

If your home is already protected by monitored smoke and heat detectors, be sure to test them regularly and vacuum them out frequently as the air filters can easily clog. These devices should changed every 7 years.

Be sure our Five Diamond Certified Monitoring Station has your most current emergency contact numbers and email address to reach you at and alert you to a fire hazard when detected.

Fire monitoring better ensures that your home is protected from the ravages of a Fire. You will be comforted knowing your premises are watched over 24/7.

To learn more, or to add monitored smoke detectors to your home, call 1-800-265-5317, or just CLICK HERE.

Security ONE Alarms is pleased to announce it has recognized a customer’s personal milestone.

Orville Lesperance, of Windsor, ON celebrated his 100^th birthday on Jan. 25 and Security ONE was on hand to participate in celebration.

Security ONE Director of Marketing, Corey Robertson, says the milestone is an inspiring achievement. “We should all be so lucky so live as long, happy and healthy a life as Mr. Lesperance,” he said.  “We are incredibly honoured to have been invited to the family’s celebration, and we are very pleased to provide our Medical Alert monitoring service to Mr. Lesperance for as long as he may continue to require it.”

Mr. Lesperance, an avid bowler to this day, was greeted by Lauren Snyder-Gault, Care Consultant for Security ONE. “He was thrilled,” Snyder-Gault said. “The family was overwhelmed by the gesture.”

Robertson points out that Security ONE is continuing to support the community in 2015. “We recognize the role we play in the communities we serve,” he said. “That’s why we installed a complete smart home security system for the Keane family of Leamington after a violent break-in in 2014, and why we’ll continue to be involved with community initiatives like the Big Bike, Save The Children of Windsor-Essex, and Toys For Tots.”

About Security ONE Alarms:

Security ONE has been locally owned and operated since 1978, providing peace of mind to Southwestern Ontario for over 30 years, and is a member of the Better Business Bureau, Canadian Alarm & Security Association (CANASA), and is listed with Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC).

Security ONE offers 24/7 monitoring on security systems, personal medical alarms, low temperature sensors, rising sump pump levels, and asset protection, all done from a local monitoring station.

Imagine knowing when that expected package arrives in your mailbox. Imagine, being alerted if your mailbox is ever tampered with.

Security systems nowadays are more about creating a Connected Home. A home that you can connect to from wherever you, whenever you want.

With the same technology that allows us to alert you when your jewelry box, liquor cupboard or gun cabinet is opened, we could alert you as soon as an expected package is delivered to your mailbox.

What’s more, in this day and age of identity theft, you can be alerted if your mailbox is ever tampered with.

Today’s Connected Home affords you the luxury of home automation with the sensibility of energy management. Your security system can turn your lights off, draw the shades, lower your thermostat and lock your deadbolt all from your smart phone, tablet or PC.

To learn more about creating a Connected Home, call 1-800-265-5317 or just CLICK HERE.