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SUMMER SECURITY TIPS 2017

Heading on summer vacation? There's nothing worse than coming back to a home that had a break-in. Here's 20+ Summer Security Tips you can implement to protect your Home and Property while you're travelling.


You're Going to Need More Than a Funny Welcome Mat to Prevent a Break-in!


1. USE COMMON SENSE

If you lose a key, then get the locks changed. A better alternative is to eliminate keys altogether by installing an alarm.com smart lock with built in keypad.

Ask all strangers for identification. The person who is “lost” and looking for directions could actually be a burglar checking to see if someone is home.

Never hide an extra key outdoor - especially underneath a mat or on top of a light fixture. This is the first place the bad guys look. Leave an extra house key with a friend or a neighbor. Again, a better alternative is to eliminate keys altogether by installing an alarm.com smart lock with built in keypad.

DO NOT advertise on Facebook or Instagram that you are on vacation. Social media is the equivalent of a diary in a glass house. You may think you’re letting your friends and family know you’re having a great time, but people often forget to change their privacy settings. If you like to post photos - post them after you get back.

For insurance purposes take photos of the contents of your home and keep all receipts in an off-site location. Great options are Google Drive, Microsoft Cloud and Dropbox.

Write down the model and serial number of all electronics. This will come in handy for a future Police report and insurance claim.



2. MAKE IT DIFFICULT

Door chains are easy to bypass. Install deadbolts. We have alarm.com smart lock options with built in deadbolts.

Install window bars on all basement windows. They are a great visual deterrent and can be connected to a monitored home security system.

Install a stopper or stick on all sliding doors and windows. You can find these at your local hardware store such as Home Hardware, Canadian Tire or Rona.

Make sure all doors and windows are locked. Many burglars go door to door looking for targets that forgot to lock their front doors.

For cabins, consider installing roller window and door shutters. Visit kimbel.ca to see samples.


3. MAKE IT LOOK LIKE YOU ARE AT HOME

Burglars target unoccupied homes so keep your home well lit at night. Install timers that turn lights, radios and televisions on at different times. This gives the appearance that someone is home. A better option is to install alarm.com smart lights and smart appliance modules and setup on an alternating schedules.

Cancel the newspaper and have a friend or neighbour pick-up your mail.

Park a vehicle in the drive-way. Don’t forget to lock the doors and remove any valuables.

If you’re taking an extended vacation of more than a week, hire a student or service to cut your grass.



4. INSTALL A MONITORED HOME OR CABIN SECURITY SYSTEM

The insurance companies agree. You are 400% less likely to have a break-in and can qualify for an insurance discount of up to 25%.

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  • No Phone Line required
  • 24/7 Monitored Protection from intrusion, fire, flood, low temperature, and carbon monoxide
  • Includes Police / RCMP and Fire Department dispatch and Call List notification
  • Optional ALARM.COM - control your smart lights, smart locks, and smart thermostat with *free apps
  • Optional ReedHD™ Wi-Fi Doorbell - Know Who's at the front door, record audio and video onto the cloud
  • A monthly subscription is required for all service plans



5. IN CASE YOU DO HAVE A BREAK-IN

If it looks like a door or window was forced open, DO NOT go inside. The Burglar may still be on site.

Call the Police from your mobile phone and wait.


6. ALWAYS GET 3 QUOTES

Do NOT Sign Up with Door to Door alarm companies with Limited Time Offers. Before you know it you will be on the hook for thousands of dollars with a company that doesn't have a local office. Many door to door alarm companies have summer programs (May to September only). After that good luck. Be sure to search Google for reviews and ask friends and family who they use for home security.


If you would like more information on Smart Home or Business Security & Automation please Contact Us for a Free Security Evaluation.

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  • Graham Construction
  • Tetra Tech
  • Golder Associates
  • Worley Parsons Canada
  • Ledcor Construction
  • Suncor Energy
  • Repsol Oil and Gas
  • Teine Energy
  • Areva Resources
  • A & W Restaurants
  • McDonald's Restaurants
  • DQ Grill and Chill Restaurants
  • Boston Pizza
  • Subway Restaurants
  • Great Canadian Oil Change
  • Siemen's Transportation / Kindersley Transport
  • Bison Transport
  • Kia Motors
  • Ford
  • Chevrolet
  • Hyundai
  • Esso
  • Shell
  • Petro Canada
  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  • Environment Canada
  • Blue Cross
  • WBM Office Systems
  • Your Name Here...


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MEET DAVE

Dave Schlegel joined Reed Security when he and his wife moved to Saskatoon to complete her post-secondary education. Calgary was always home though, and in 2016 they moved back to be close to friends and family. 

Dave's experience in Saskatoon convinced him that Reed Security is a really great company that goes out of their way to look after it's People and Clients - so why not bring it to Alberta? After all, Reed already protects a number of clients in Calgary and the surrounding area. 

Dave's expertise is helping People and solving problems. In addition to having a diploma in Electronics Engineering from SAIT, he has 10 years installation experience with just about every brand you can imagine. He ran the Support Department in Saskatoon, and as such, knows first-hand many of the problems that people experience, and has become an expert at system design. 

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SOLUTIONS


SOME CLIENTS YOU MAY RECOGNIZE

  • Trail Appliances
  • PharmaChoice
  • Penner Doors
  • Graham Construction
  • Tetra Tech
  • Golder Associates
  • Worley Parsons Canada
  • Ledcor Construction
  • Suncor Energy
  • Repsol Oil and Gas
  • Teine Energy
  • Areva Resources
  • A & W Restaurants
  • McDonald's Restaurants
  • DQ Grill and Chill Restaurants
  • Boston Pizza
  • Subway Restaurants
  • Great Canadian Oil Change
  • Siemen's Transportation / Kindersley Transport
  • Bison Transport
  • Kia Motors
  • Ford
  • Chevrolet
  • Hyundai
  • Esso
  • Shell
  • Petro Canada
  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  • Environment Canada
  • Blue Cross
  • Your Name Here...


Contact Us today for a FREE Security Evaluation

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TOP 5 SUMMER SECURITY TIPS


1. USE COMMON SENSE
  • If you lose a key, get the locks changed.
  • Ask all strangers for identification.
  • Never hide an extra key outdoor - especially underneath a mat or on top of a light fixture. This is the first place the bad guys look. Leave an extra house key with a friend or a neighbor.
  • DO NOT advertise on Facebook or other social media that you are on vacation. If you like to post photos - post them after you get back.
  • For insurance purposes take photos of the contents of your home.
  • Keep all receipts in a safe and easy to find location.
  • Write down the model and serial number of all electronics.
2. MAKE IT DIFFICULT
  • Door chains are easy to bypass. Install deadbolts.
  • Install a stopper or stick on all sliding doors and windows.
  • Install window bars on all basement windows.
  • Make sure all doors and windows are properly locked.
  • Keep your premises well lit at night.
3. MAKE IT LOOK LIKE YOU ARE AT HOME
  • Install timers that turn lights on at different times. This gives the appearance that someone is home.
  • Cancel the paper.
  • Have someone pick-up the mail.
  • Park a vehicle in the drive-way.
4. INSTALL A MONITORED HOME OR CABIN SECURITY SYSTEM
  • 400% less likely to have a break-in.
  • up to 25% insurance discount.
  • optional ALARM.COM - automatic lights, locks, and thermostat control
  • optional ReedHD™ Wi-Fi Doorbell - Know Who's at the front door, records onto the cloud
5. IN CASE YOU DO HAVE A BREAK-IN:
  • If it looks like a door or window was forced open, DO NOT go inside. The Burglar may still be on site.
  • Call the Police from your cellular phone or from a neighbor's house and wait.


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Reed Security Group (HEADQUARTERS)
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