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5 Ways a Medical Alert System Can Help Your Loved Ones
Everyone knows someone that could benefit from a medical alert pendant. Here's why: 1. A fall in the shower—We recently received a personal emergency two-way pendant alarm from a customer. She had fallen in the shower and although she was not injured, she couldn’t...
What To Do If You’re Home During a Break In
There's alot to consider when purchasing a home security system. The doors and windows, cameras, and downloading the mobile app. But one thing you should consider and plan for is - what if the alarm actually goes off when you're home? What if someone is breaking...
Why You Need Fire Monitoring More Than You Realize
A fire can happen in an instant. A spark ignites into a flame; a flame erupts into a blaze; a lifetime of memories and hard work goes up in smoke; literally. Unfortunately, EMC Security knows all too well that fire happens – even to those who think it won’t happen to...
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...
Safety at Home – For Your Apartment
Did you know that renters are historically more likely than homeowners to experience burglaries? That’s why we strongly urge renters living in apartments to get security a system. But not all home security systems are designed with renters’ needs in mind, which...
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...