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This Thanksgiving, We’re Thankful for Safety
For families throughout the US, Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday.
Loved ones gathered around the table, counting blessings, mouths watering in anticipation of roast turkey and all the trimmings, pumpkin pie, grandma’s special recipes and all of the traditions that warm the heart.
Whether you’re spending the day with relatives or enjoying time with friends, practicing safety in all regards will ensure that you enjoy the holiday to its fullest.
Here are three that you should consider setting up before Thanksgiving Day.
1. Open your door, save energy
From last-minute errands to welcoming visitors, you’ll be opening your front door a lot during the holiday. When your heating is running at the same time, you can end up spending big bucks on your energy bill.
If you have an EMC Security Smart Thermostat, now is the perfect time to put it to use because it can automatically adjust its settings to save energy and protect your heating bill.
2. Give guests anytime access
Are you hosting family members for several days? If so, give them a temporary user code to your security system.
Unique user codes will allow your guests to come and go as they please. User codes can also trigger a smartphone alert every time it’s used. This is great if you’re away from home and want to know who’s coming and going.
3. Get proactive protection from fire danger
With everything ranging from log fires and deep fryers, during the Thanksgiving holiday official typically see an increase in house fires across the country. As well as being extra-mindful on the day, make sure that your home is protected in advance by installing an EMC Security smart smoke detector.
These detectors don’t just warn you about a fire, they can proactively alert our monitoring station, who dispatches your local fire department. If you don’t have smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed yet, now is a good time to talk to an EMC Security representative about adding them.
We hope you have a happy, safe and smart Thanksgiving!
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Medical Alert Devices: 4 Uncommon Ways They Can Help
A medical alert device is like a dependable friend or family member you can rely on for help when you’re in an emergency situation.
Below are a few atypical ways a medical alert device could help you or a loved one.
Living Alone
According to a report issued by the Wall Street Journal, 35.7 million Americans live alone. Living alone can be a wonderful experience, however, becoming injured or experiencing some sort of emergency is a risk.
Medical alert devices give you the peace of mind that you will get immediate help with just a press of a button.
Walking in the Evening
Ask any adult and they’ll probably admit to being afraid of the dark at some point during their childhood and that a nightlight makes the presence of darkness less scary.
Similarly, a mobile medical alert pendant can provide similar relief whenever they decide to take an evening stroll. You’ll have quick access to help, in the event that a threat arises, by wearing the pendant around your neck or clipping it to your belt or bag,
Visually Impaired
Living with a visual impairment presents moment-to-moment, daily challenges – moving around with others both in and outdoors makes it easy to experience an accident. A medical alert device will provide a constant level of protection if an emergency situation were to occur.
The medical alert device was designed to be worn close to the body, so it’s easy to locate and doesn’t require digging through a bag to find. This is a huge benefit for someone who is visually impaired.
Mother-to-Be
It’s very common for pregnant women to have their doctor’s phone number close-at-hand throughout their pregnancy. This is important for many reasons but especially if there’s a health problem or the mom suddenly goes into labor. This is when having a medical alert device within arm’s reach proves important. You will receive aid as soon as you signal for help with a medical alert.
Around the Clock Protection
Keep yourself or your loved ones connected to reliable protection wherever you may be. EMC Security’s medical alert devices are portable and non-obtrusive with a sizable button that’s easy to access.
Chat with one of our security experts today to discuss how you can stay fully protected with a medical alert device.
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DON’T LET HALLOWEEN BECOME A BURGLAR’S TREAT
With so many people anticipating a fun night of Halloween festivities, there will be an expected abundance of opportunities for burglars to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners.
An Opportunity for Thieves
Halloween offers the perfect cover for a would-be-thief. A burglar can dress up in a costume to conceal his identity, giving him free rein to check to see if homeowners are at home. You can’t expect your neighbors to suspect unwanted activity around your home when that’s what’s expected on Halloween.
Protect Your Home
A home security system will protect your home from burglars, and ward off teenagers who might try to vandalize your home on Halloween.
Integrate security cameras around your home and deter burglars. Youngsters who are looking for a good time will avoid houses with security cameras as much as burglars looking for a quick payday. Advertising the fact that you have this technology on Halloween will keep disorderly teenagers and burglars at bay.
If you’re a household that doesn’t partake in Halloween, a burglar might think you’re not at home when you don’t answer the door. This could potentially lead to an attempt to enter your home, which could result in a dangerous situation for you and your family. A home security system would alert you and law enforcement that someone is attempting to break into your home.
Halloween is just around the corner, so if you’re leaving your family vulnerable, it’s time to consider investing in a home security system.
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Walton Gas Promo For EMC Security Customers
EMC Security is partnering with Walton Gas this month to offer you a special rate to heat your home for the winter.
Sign Up For Walton Gas and Get a Free Month EMC Security Alarm Monitoring
- For EMC Security customers – NO DEPOSIT, NO CREDIT CHECK
- “Bundled bill” with EMC Security – the combining of two home services into one clear, simple monthly statement (a little added convenience and value).
- Walton is THE leader in customer satisfaction, easy to do business with and will always give you a great rate.
- We know they’ll take good care of you
Complete the information below and a Walton Gas representative will contact you for activation. Once your Walton Gas account is activated, your EMC Security account will be credited for a free month service (applies to new Walton Gas customers only).
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New Strategic Partnership Announcement
EMC Security is pleased to announce a new partnership with North Georgia EMC, serving Dalton, Ringgold, Calhoun, and Fort Oglethorpe areas.
Created in 1998 to serve EMC members and the public with an affordable security service, we are committed to expanding our reach with EMC partnerships such as North Georgia EMC.
We look forward to providing home and business security solutions in the North Georgia region.
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The Top Three Elements That Attract Burglars to Businesses
When it comes to scoping out a target, thieves look for particular characteristics.
We’ve keyed in on the top three qualities of a business that attract burglars:
Businesses that sell recognizable valuables: Jewelry, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and alcohol are all targeted by criminals because they sell high demand items. Once a criminal invades these businesses, they are able to steal many items quickly. After making a swift getaway, they can filter through the stolen possessions and sell them for money.
Money related businesses: It should come as no surprise that burglars often key in on companies that intake huge loads of cash. Establishments like banks and pawn stores are tempting targets for crooks.
Late-night businesses: Restaurants, bars, gas stations and convenience stores with prolonged hours of operation are other major targets for thieves because fewer people are around to deter their unwanted behavior.
How Can You Protect Your Business?
Deter thieves from burglarizing your business by implementing the following security solutions:
Security cameras allow you to monitor your business when you’re away. Catch and prevent burglars by installing video cameras throughout your business. Place them around your building’s perimeter, especially near doorways and windows. Also, consider areas where criminals would be most drawn to such as cash registers, inventory rooms, and safes.
Hire a company to monitor your alarm and alert you if an intruder attempts to invade your business. Whenever an alarm is triggered, the monitoring center will notify you and the proper authorities of the incident. EMC Security offers its customers a mobile app that allows you to manage your security system from your smartphone.
Implementing these tips will help you secure your business from burglars and deter unwanted criminal activities.
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Protecting Your Family with Safety Locks
As a parent, one of your biggest worries is how to keep your children safe at home. Making sure that windows and doors are fully secure so that children can’t just walk straight out of the house when unattended is an important aspect of childproofing any home. As such, purchasing and installing safety locks is a great way to increase the level of protection offered within the home. Here are a few benefits of child proofing your home.
Benefits of Safety Restrictors
Fall Prevention – The main benefit of a safety restrictor is that it prevents a child from opening a window wide enough to be able to fall out of it.
Provides Air to a House – Much like a chain, a safety restrictor allows you to leave a door or window ajar. It allows you to create a draft of fresh air without opening all the windows and the access that provides to intruders.
Easy to Use – For security purposes the easy to use cable lock comes with cut key locking. All you have to do is insert the key and twist to lock or press the button after key insertion to unlock.
Help protect your family by installing in safety and prevention locks around your home or contact an EMC Security expert for additional advice.
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Georgia Outdoor Open Fire Restrictions
As of May 1, you cannot openly burn debris in the state of Georgia.
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division enforces a 54-county burn ban from May 1 to Sept. 30 each year in order to prevent air pollution.
Limiting Ozone Production
According to EPD, Ozone, a greenhouse gas that can cause respiratory irritation, can be formed by the pollutants produced by open burning. Ozone is already at increased levels in Georgia during the summer, and the burn ban is intended to prevent more from being produced.
A major source of these pollutants is the burning of fuels and other combustible materials. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has identified open burning as a significant contributor of the pollutants that form ozone. Therefore, open burning in metro Atlanta and the surrounding areas must be restricted during the summer months. Beginning May 1st and ending September 30th, EPD’s Open Burning Ban will be enforced in 54 Georgia counties.
Details of the Ban
Grills and campfires are not prohibited by the ban, so your summer cookouts and camping trips are not restricted. Agricultural burning, firefighting training, and operating “open flame equipment” are also permissible.
The ban will be lifted on October 1, at which point, all other outdoor burning is allowed throughout the state of Georgia.
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Traditional Doorbell vs Smart Doorbell
There have been incredible technological advancements within the market of smart security products in recent years and if you are looking to upgrade your front door security with a new doorbell you might be considering whether you should choose a traditional doorbell or a new video doorbell with smart technology.
Sure, a conventional doorbell does exactly what you’d expect in to do – alerts you to the fact that someone is at your front door. By contrast, a video doorbell does the same thing but gives you the advantage of not having to be in your home to see and hear the person knocking at your door.
With a smart video doorbell, you can easily connect your video doorbell to the rest of your home security system. You’ll be able to see whether a package has been delivered, look out at night on the live camera feed it you hear a noise from in bed, and check in on your property and front door security when you are at work or on holiday.
If you would like to find out more about smart doorbells and smart security products, please feel free to contact our friendly team of home security experts today at 770.963.0305 or visit us at www.emcsecurity.com .
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Preventing Auto-Renewals
We’ve all been there before
Ever sign up for a magazine or subscription and then get surprised by a renewal charge that shows up on your credit card bill weeks later? Have you gotten discouraged when you can’t figure out how to cancel? Or it’s too late to prevent the charges?
It’s called automatic renewal, and the practice is showing up more frequently in consumer contracts for all sorts of services and products. It’s happening everywhere from entertainment subscriptions to gym memberships to home security.
Some people even refer to auto-renewals as “zombie contracts” because they seem to never die. Despite seeing the charges and trying to cancel, you’re always too late and the fees keep repeating themselves.
So, if you’re unwittingly auto-renewed into a new contract with a home security company and want to challenge the agreement — you’re not alone.
Most companies are following state regulations on notification of a contract term in the original agreement. However, fewer are properly following the requirement of notifying customers that their contract is automatically renewing for more than a one-month term. Georgia law requires every customer to be notified between 30 and 60 days of the original expiration date of the contract. The notification must clearly state that the contract is renewing. It must also provide clear instructions on how to cancel service if they do not want the contract to automatically renew for any term more than month to month.
If you find yourself in this situation, check to see if you’ve received this type of written notification within the required time period. If not, you can dispute the auto-renewal and get out of the renewal without penalty. Once you’re free from the binds of the agreement, you can resecure your home protection with EMC Security’s no-contract required policy.
Click here to download a full copy of the Georgia Auto-Renewal Law.