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  • Seconds Save Lives

    Seconds Save Lives

    While not having a smoke detector is an obvious danger and safety hazard, having a faulty or improper one may be even riskier. Don’t wait until it’s too late; be sure you have an effective and reliable monitored smoke detector.

    The last thing you want to do after a fire is wonder why smoke detector didn’t work, or didn’t respond in time. And it’s also why you want to make sure you are testing your devices on a regular basis. Remember, a smoke detector should be changed every 10 years.

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    Tests have shown that photoelectric smoke detectors respond 30 to 40 minutes faster to smoldering fires. Studies have shown for years that a majority of fire fatalities were from smoke inhalation as opposed to actual flames.

    Having a smoke detector with better sensitivity to the initial stages of a fire means more time to escape safely in the event of a fire. After all, in emergencies, seconds save lives.

    To learn more about our smoke detectors call 1-800-265-5317 or JUST CLICK HERE.

  • Preventing Break Ins

    Preventing Break Ins

    Break ins can happen anytime, anywhere. They take away your peace of mind and leave you feeling violated. Here are a few tips that you can to help reduce the chance of a break in happening to you.

    Lock your doors and windows
    It’s easy to want to leave your windows open during the summer to let in a breeze are to cool down the house, but it is also an invitation to burglars. When you’re not home, make sure your windows are closed – and locked. Use a bar for sliding glass doors, deadbolts for the main doors, and window bars on windows that are easily accessible.

    Don’t Advertise Valuables

    Don’t encourage burglars by putting high ticket items like your TV, computer, or jewelry box where they can be seen from the road. Close your curtains at night.

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    Get an Alarm System and Use It

    A home with a monitored security system is three times less likely to be broken into. Make sure that you use it – and that everyone in the home is comfortable arming and disarming it. Arm the system when you are home alone or sleeping. In the event that anyone attempts to break into your home, the alarm will sound.

    With a monitored alarm system, our central station is immediately notified if there is a crime in progress. The station can then contact you to inform you of the situation so that you can take appropriate action. The central station is also able the dispatch the appropriate authorities directly.

    Use Lighting

    Criminals don’t want to be seen while they are in the act of committing crimes. Have motion-activated lights installed on your property. Use lighting inside your home to deter criminals as well. If you’re going to be away for a long period of time, set your lights on a timer. With our award winning app Total Connect, your control the lights in your home from your smart device from wherever you are.

    To schedule a free, no-obligation review of your home security plan, call 1-800-265-5317 or JUST CLICK HERE.

     

  • Lessons Learned From Bonduelle Fire

    Lessons Learned From Bonduelle Fire

    The recent fire and public evacuation order at The Bonduelle plant in Tecumseh brings to mind the importance of having – and knowing – a safety plan for your workplace.

    Given the nature and size of the fire, and the extent of the evacuation area, we are all breathing a very big sigh of relief that the local media has reported that were no injuries at all from this fire.

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    Be sure you are personally aware of your company’s emergency plans. If you are not already familiar, ask for a copy. If your workplace does not have one, you may consider volunteering to help design one.

    Make sure every employee knows the exit routes and evacuation plans in your building.

    Make sure every employee knows at least two exit routes from each room in the building. Be able to exit in the dark.

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    Make sure every employee knows the location of the fire extinguisher(s) and medical kits.

    Have a designated meeting area that every employee will go to. Make sure there are special emergency plans in place to address any special needs of individual employees.

    Ensure that fire exits and doorways, halls, or stairways are never blocked. Keep fire doors closed to help slow the spread of smoke and fire.

    Keep your own emergency kit in a desk drawer. Useful items include a flashlight, walking shoes, a water bottle, non perishable food, and a small first aid kit.

    Keep a list of important safety numbers such as your spouse’s work number, and your children’s school number at your desk.

    Determine how employees will help others in the event of evacuation orders. Are there employees who would temporarily house, feed, or transport fellow employees?

    To schedule a free, no-obligation review of your business’ fire safety systems, call 1-800-265-5317 or JUST CLICK HERE.

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  • Fitness Trackers

    Fitness Trackers

    Don’t let your New Year’s resolution fall to the wayside. Spring is the perfect time to revisit your personal fitness goals. Here are a few great fitness tracker devices to help you.

    • Fitbit. With a wide array of fitness products to help you get – or stay – healthy, Fitbit is impressive. Their devices can track your steps, stairs, distance travelled, calorie intake, and even you sleeping pattern.
    • Nike Fuelband. This device tracks movement and sleep. The display screen on the band provides your data output and syncs with a handy phone app.
    • Jawbone UP. The device is perfect for fashion conscious as it looks like a simple bracelet. It, too, tracks movement and sleep, but also comes with a Bluetooth synced phone app. The also have an app to track your caffeine intake and how it affects your sleep patterns.

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    Set you fitness goals realistically, over 12 week periods. Try to hit one goal each week. When you can do that, make 2 or 3 goals each week. Don’t worry about hitting perfection – if you can accomplish 85 % of the weekly goals, you’ll hit your 12 week goal.

    Security ONE’s Total Connect app is a great to stay in know while you are on the go. The app allows you to check in on your home from anywhere, while also allowing you to arm and disarm right from your mobile device. To more call 1-800-265-5317 or JUST CLICK HERE.

  • Stay Green While You Clean

    Stay Green While You Clean

    With spring weather finally here, it’s time to shake the winter blues and cabin fever. Rally the troops at home because it’s time for Spring Cleaning! Many people are looking for cleaning products that do the job, but are more eco-friendly. Here some products to help you go green while you clean.

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    • Method.  Method makes cleaning products that are, as they say, clean. They use naturally derived ingredients and use earth-friendly packaging.
    • Scotch-Brite. Known for their sponges, they now have the Greener Clean Sponge.  One of these sponges can outlast 30 rolls of paper towel, which reduces waste while cleaning your home.
    • Seventh Generation. Their dish detergents and cleaning products are made from plant derived ingredients, helping to provide clean and healthy homes.

    Security ONE can help you go green by eliminating your paper invoices. JUST CLICK HERE to sign up for MY Security ONE. You can pay your bills online; set up automatic withdrawals; request service tickets; and view your account online.

  • Prepare Your Lawn For Spring

    Prepare Your Lawn For Spring

    Old Man Winter was particularly harsh this year in Southwestern Ontario, and as you’re likely seeing now, your lawn may have taken the brunt of the beating. To get your lawn looking its best in spring and summer, it’s important to get started now. Oh, and it’ll make maintenance easier in the summer. Here are three easy steps to get started:

    • Pick up the debris. Rake up branches, leaves, foliage, and garbage that was hidden under the snow.  Be sure to rake around plants. Throw all the debris into a compost pile, or put it out on yard waste day.
    • Aerate the lawn. When the soil under your grass is compacted, it is hard for water, air and roots to penetrate. By aerating your lawn, you allow water, oxygen, and other nutrients to get to the grass. This, in turn gives a healthier lawn. The equipment can be easily rented, or a professional can do it for you.
    • Get a head start on weeds. Seeds begin to sprout when the temperature hits 70. You get a jump on weeds by using herbicides. After that, just water your water.

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    You – and your lawn – are now ready for spring. And, here’s a bonus tip: add a lawn fertilizer after the first cut.

    To schedule a free security evaluation of home and property, call 1-800-265-5317 or JUST CLICK HERE.

  • Total Connect In Use

    Total Connect In Use

    Think back to the last time you were in a Car Dealer. It’s fairly obvious that these dealerships have invested a great deal. Now consider the sheer volume of automobiles out in the lot – day and night. The security concerns can overwhelm any owner.

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    How can a dealer protect his investment without being present every hour of operation? This was the question from Van Buren Buick GMCand the answer was Honeywell Total Connect Remote Services.

    The dealership director’s previous system required him to be on-site to pull reports, add access codes or verify an incident. With Honeywell Total Connect, the management team can control the system remotely from any Internet connected device. This innovation now gives the director peace of mind since he can check in from his smartphone or tablet from anywhere, at any time.

    To learn more about Total Connect call 1-800-265-5317 or just CLICK HERE.

  • Practical Automation

    Practical Automation

    Home Automation. Turn off the lights, lower the thermostat, lock the front door, even turn off your coffee maker – all from your smartphone or tablet.

    Lighting. By turning off your lights when you leave, you’re saving energy. And that means you’re saving money. By turning lights on remotely, you give the appearance of someone being home. And that means you’re increasing your security.

    Thermostat. Warm up your house before you get home. Turn it down when you’re gone.

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    Door locks. Let the kids in when they get off the bus, or a contractor in while you’re at work.

    Appliances. Make sure your husband turns off the coffee maker or your daughter turns off her curling iron before leaving for school.

    Cameras. Check on your dog, the babysitter, or the house cleaner with your smartphone or tablet – from anywhere, anytime

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    Home alerts. Receive messages when things like medicine or liquor cabinets are opened.

    Energy Management. Save money on your energy bills by turning off lights and appliance and lowering the thermostat.

    Security. Arm and disarm your security system from your mobile device.

  • What To Expect From Video Surveillance

    What To Expect From Video Surveillance

    With all of the recent high profile break-ins, it’s no wonder local police have taken to posting video footage of crime scenes all over social media. That’s why it’s so important that you have a video surveillance system you can count on. When you want to look at your live or recorded video, you shouldn’t have to wait for your system to catch up.
    Here are a few key symptoms to look for when considering an upgrade to your system:Video_Solutions_Com
    • Video is slow to load
    • Video is choppy when reviewing
    • Video is blurry when watching
    While advances in technologies have improved the bandwidth your network needs, that is not the only thing that affects the performance of your system. The more Hi-res cameras you add, the harder your system – or network – will have to work.
    Quit watching the hourglass or spinning icon while waiting for your video. Security ONE can offer technology that drastically reduces your bandwidth requirements while making the best use of your network resources.

    Ultimately, that means giving you increased camera resolution when it matters most.
    To learn more about Security ONE’s video surveillance solutions, or to schedule a free, no-obligation evaluation of your current system, call 1-800-265-5317 or just CLICK HERE.

  • Security ONE – State Of The Art

    Security ONE – State Of The Art

    As an Authorized Honeywell Dealer, we provide the most up-to-date security products that exist on the market today. Further Security ONE has invested in a multimillion dollar infrastructure, making our ULC listed Central Monitoring Station the center piece of our organization. We use the most reliable and sophisticated services, technology and training.

    Providing Customer Service that is second-to-none, we offer opportunities to upgrade existing systems, and help customer get the most out of their systems. From home and business automation to energy management, Security ONE offers solutions that can be managed from your smart phone, tablet or PC.

    Finally, we guarantee our services and products, with a simple philosophy: We treat your family or business with same level of regard, respect and excellence as we would our own.