Power Outages and Home Security in Trinidad

Billions of people around the world today are dependent upon the conveniences and benefits of electricity. When a power outage or blackout occurs, there are many ways that homeowners and apartment dwellers may prepare for days without power. A power outage might last just a few hours because of a power station that has a broken transformer, or a natural disaster, like a hurricane, could knock power out for days or weeks. Power Outages Don t Require Disasters Many homeowners assume that a power outage of any great length isn t that likely without a natural disaster; however, statistics suggest that millions of people experience outages every single day. Power outages are common enough that all homeowners should be prepared, just in case, with emergency supplies and a home monitoring system that may operate on backup power. There are several vital areas of residential life to consider when creating an emergency preparedness plan, and no incident is too smallfor planning. Consider the fo

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Smart Candle Use is an Important Part of Home Security

The soft glow of a candle is a beautiful part of a nice evening at home, holiday celebrations, or mood lighting, but like any type of active fire, the use of candles does increase the risk of fire in the home. Using candles safely isn t difficult, but anyone who decides to light a candle needs to observe a few essential guidelines and install a home monitoring system to reduce the possibility of accidental fire. Thousands of fires around the world start because of the improper use of candles, but many of those fires are completely preventable. Don t Leave Fire Alone No matter the size of a candle or open flame, leaving a candle on while everyone is out of the room is an incredibly quick way to see the home go up in flames. Although the smoke detectors that are part of home security in Trinidad should alert the family of a candle fire, a fire that begins when no one is in the room may burn out of control before a homeowner can douse the flame. Furniture, curtains, and other decorative

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​Holiday Security Tips and Home Monitoring in Trinidad

Buying gifts for the family for Christmas or finding that excellent Boxing Day deal helps create memorable gatherings with family, but the holiday season is an important time for maintaining the safety and security of the home. Shopping online and in stores can be dangerous without proper protection as well as a home monitoring system to keep those gifts and the family safe.Hide the PresentsMany parents will hide presents from the kids until Christmas morning, but many families without small children will display those presents for anyone to see under the tree. Unfortunately, the tree might also sit right in front of a window in full view of the street and anyone passing the home. Burglars and thieves are counting on finding that new piece of consumer electronics all wrapped up and ready to be stolen. Try to place the tree where it s not easily viewed from the exterior of the home.Engage Protection During AbsencesTraveling during the holidays is common, but for families who wish to le

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What Everyone Should Know About Geotagging

Modern conveniences and devices often make life easier, but sometimes features that seem helpful could pose a danger. One such feature is called geotagging, and it s a common feature on today s smartphones. The reason geotagging poses a threat is the feature may broadcast the smartphone user s location to unintended parties. Criminals, stalkers and thieves could use geotagging information to learn a significant amount about an intended target, which could undermine steps taken to remain safe with a Trinidad security system, surveillance cameras and control access measures. How Geotagging Works GPS photo tagging technology was originally developed for the military, but it s become a common feature on consumer electronics like navigation systems in vehicles as well as smartphones and even digital cameras. Shortened to the word geotagging, the process embeds information on latitude and longitude into the photograph. The technology can even offer information on altitude. Each time a user

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Light up the Night Safely

Putting Christmas lights on the exterior of your home is a tradition for many people. It’s a way to say, "Hey, it s Christmastime. Let s celebrate!" Unfortunately, the process of hanging Christmas lights up outside causes thousands of injuries each year. So while you may only think keeping your home safe is just about turning on an alarm, security for your home and family involves so much more.Here, we share some tips for lighting up your holidays safely.Assess Your Skill LevelStatistics have shown that the majority of injuries from hanging lights are from slips and falls, and usually result in broken bones, cuts and scrapes. Some of these mishaps, however, are more serious and lead to back and neck injuries.The first step to ensure that you don t become one of these statistics is to really assess what you are physically able to do. If you are overweight, have balance problems, or have a fear of heights, climbing up a ladder to attach lights to your gutters may not be an option. Com

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Best Security Option for Renters

Renters care just as much about safety and security as homeowners, but many renters assume that security for the home isn’t possible in an apartment or rented house. Recent advancements in wireless technology and security devices help to ensure no resident, no matter where he or she resides, needs to live without the safety of a Trinidad guard system. Around 28 percent of residents in Trinidad & Tobago are renters, which means that there could be many citizens unprotected by a security system because they live in a rental unit and believe that security systems aren’t available.

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