Are You Sleeping? What is Beeping?
You know your home should have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. However, if they are placed inadequately or non-functioning, they may not alert you of a fire, especially while you are asleep. Proper placement, maintenance and monitoring are important to protect you and your loved ones, no matter what hour of the day a fire […]
Good News for NJ Residents
The recent crime rates and statistics for the state have been released by the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, and there is good news. According to this crime trend report, forcible entry, unlawful entry and attempted forcible entry rates in New Jersey have seen a dramatic decrease for 2015, 46 percent less […]
Do You Have a Family Fire Escape Plan?
In the event there is a fire in your home, it is important to have a plan in place. Every second counts and not having a fire escape plan for yourself and your loved ones could result in disaster. No one expects to have a fire in their home, but when one strikes, have peace […]
Protecting Your Home from Package Thieves
Package theft is a growing problem in the United States, especially as more Americans take advantage of online shopping. Unfortunately, while consumers anxiously wait for their packages to arrive, so do package thieves. These individuals monitor neighborhoods for packages sitting unattended on doorsteps. They may even trail local delivery companies and pick up packages as […]
Home Alone Safety Tips for Kids
School is about to start, which means the kids may have a few hours where they are home alone after school and before you get home from work. If your children are 12 years or older, they can be home alone, but you may still be wary. There are ways you can prepare them for […]
Shorter Days, Longer Nights – So Does that Mean More Thieves in Your Neighborhood?
Daylight Savings takes place this weekend. And, that means shorter days and longer, darker nights. While it makes bedtime a little easier, it also makes it more tempting for burglars to break-in. Consult your local home security company to have your home assessed and make sure your existing system is protecting your home with the change in seasons.