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Fire Safety for Pets
Our pets are part of the family and are just as vulnerable to fire as we are. Below are a few tips to protect them in case of fire: PREVENT YOUR PET FROM STARTING FIRES Extinguish open flames – Ensure your pet is not left unattended around an open flame and make sure...
EMC Security Medical Alert Pendant Saves Another Elderly Customer!
The EMC Security monitoring center received a medical alert alarm from the pendant worn by a customer here in Georgia. The customer is a 90-year old woman who lives alone. After falling and lying on her kitchen floor, she needed help. She immediately pressed the...
Should I Add Glass Breaks To My System?
Glass breaks can be an important addition to your home security system. Glass breaks are sensors that detect the sound frequency and percussion of glass breaking and send the signal to your home security system to activate the alarm. So why would you need glass break...
Kids Home Alone? Introduce Them to Home Security
The effectiveness of your home’s security system relies on those who use it – and that includes your children. If your children are old enough to be left home alone, use these tips for introducing them to home security and personal safety. 1. Make Sure They Are Ready...
Is a DIY Security System Right For You?
We’ve all seen the commercial and heard the ads on the radio. DIY – Self Install – security systems are very popular and easier than ever to set up, in many cases without the need for a professional. Are you up to the task? You might choose a DIY home security...
6 Things to Add to Your Moving Checklist
Summer is quickly approaching and some of you will be moving into your new home in a matter of weeks. We know moving can be stressful, especially if you’re buying or selling your home. So every effort you can make to prepare for moving day will be worth it. Here are 6...
Safety Tips When Selling Your Home
Placing your home on the market shouldn’t result in increased risks to home security. In fact, it’s in situations like this when you should amp up your protection even more. Why? Because when a real estate agent invites potential buyers into your home, their primary...
Can I Switch to EMC Security?
More homes than ever before have pre-installed security systems, or the home is pre-wired and ready for security equipment to be installed. This begs the question that is often confusing to consumers, "Do I have to use the company that installed the equipment to...
Best City to Live in Gwinnett County
There are many reasons to choose Gwinnett County, GA as your home. Award winning schools Diverse culture Local sports and arenas Robust economy 47 parks and 10,000 acres of park land. So where is the best place in Gwinnett to call home? #1 Berkely Lake With a...
What if your security alarm goes off?
When your home alarm goes off, it can be a frightening and sometimes confusing experience. Your first instinct might be to immediately disable the alarm siren. But, if you do this, how do you know you didn’t just disable an alarm for a burglar that might have just...