Don’t Leave Life Safety to Chance
Today’s digitally connected world seems more over-scheduled than ever before. Full time job, never ending house projects, replying to work emails 24/7, shuttling family members from place to place, running errands...the list goes on and on. With our minds being overstimulated our ability to remember tasks is more taxed than ever before. This increasing demand for our time and attention has us scrambling through most days, unfortunately resulting in some simple but immensely important tasks getting pushed aside or at worst completely forgotten. Ask yourself if over the past 6 months you have thought about any of the following tasks…
Interested in a new alarm system but no longer have a landline? No problem!
When talking about security and/or life-safety solutions most people have the misconception that you must still rely on a landline. However, by utilizing today’s technology there are many other methods of communication that your alarm system can use to transmit an emergency without the needed expense of a landline. The Basics As consumers have moved more towards cell phones and away from traditional landlines, the alarm industry has embraced new ways to ensure that alarm signals are received. Today security systems can send alarm signals via the Internet, cellular, or proprietary radio systems. This gives you peace of mind that…
Stop Frozen Pipes With Alarm Monitoring
Cold weather is here and it often causes many headaches for homeowners. From plowing and shoveling to frozen pipes and down tree limbs, there is a lot of upkeep to ensure your home is running smoothly when the temperature drops below freezing. However, many people don’t realize that there is a way to proactively monitor your home whether you are there or not. Your local security company, Tasco Security, offers services which will help alert you when your home drops below a certain temperature, helping you avoid frozen pipes. Additionally, they can also alert you when water is discovered in…
Mobile Technology: Securely Connect to Your Monitoring Center
Having a residential or commercial security system can be a smart, affordable and reassuring investment. However, investing in an alarm system has many variables (some of which we talked about here) that must be considered. With so many new technologies available there are many options when installing or upgrading your security system. If you choose the DIY route then you must rely on your own research to make sure you are acquiring the alarm options that will best fit your needs. If you choose to partner with a professional security company (such as Tasco Security) you will have a trusted…
Does your Family Have an Emergency Plan?
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). This is a good reminder that natural and man-made disasters can affect anyone, anywhere at any time. It's important that you have a planned response when you're at work, on vacation or on the road and that this plan is shared with your family. Whether it’s a house fire or a natural disaster, having a plan that everyone is aware of can drastically change the outcome of your emergency. In 2016 one home structure fire was reported every 90 seconds. While in 2017, 59,985 weather-related events resulted in 592 deaths and 4,270 injuries. …
Community Spotlight: Tasco Security and David's House
Introduction David’s House, a home for families of those who are being treated at the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHAD), was interested in adding some safety and security measures to their facilities. However, there were some unique challenges that had to be considered before they could move forward. Tasco Security was asked to consult on the project and implement the new security solution. This partnership enabled David’s House to see the potential that Tasco offered above and beyond the David’s House original goals: The project was completed faster than the estimated time frame There was little to no disruption to…
Beware of the Door-To-Door Security Scam
Every spring and summer like clockwork, alarm companies hire traveling sales agents to go door-to-door to sell their services. These unsolicited “cold-calls” can be at best an annoyance and at worst criminal. Their high-pressure pitch can be convincing and deceptive, resulting in customers buying or changing to an expensive and/or inferior system. Take for example this legal case in Texas (which resulted in the agent receiving one year in jail): “On the day of the offense, appellant rang the complainant’s doorbell. When the complainant answered, appellant pointed to the sign in the yard and said, “I'm here to update your…
Pros and Cons: Do-It-Yourself vs Professional Security Installation
When evaluating today’s security system options there is one major decision to make that will affect many aspects of the overall security of your home or business: would you rather go with a professional security service company or a DIY home security product? Both have their pros and cons – we will discuss each option below to help you decide which home protection system fits your needs. Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Home Security Products Pros: Installation: When installing a DIY home security system, the process is usually very simple. Most DIY systems are wireless and come with a simple adhesive backing for attaching…
Carbon Monoxide - The Invisible Killer
Even though we are hopeful that winter is almost behind us, there will still be plenty of chilly nights requiring the use of our furnaces, room heaters, and fireplaces. Carbon monoxide, or CO, known as the “Invisible Killer”, is odorless and invisible. Burning fuel such as wood, gas, kerosene, charcoal, and oil will naturally produce carbon monoxide. When heating appliances are kept well-ventilated and maintained, the level of carbon monoxide produced will not be dangerous. However, if they are not operating correctly, they can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide, which can kill an entire family while they sleep and…
Lights, Camera, Action! - The Latest in Security Camera Technology
Camera technology in the security industry has come a long way over the past few years and it continues to improve and advance. Protecting your home or business requires knowing what is going on the moment it happens and nothing works better for that than a camera system. CCTV (closed circuit TV) systems provide peace of mind with real time monitoring, deterrence of unwanted events, and an audit trail of activity that can be used for management or prosecution if needed. The data collected can be stored for days, weeks, or even months. In addition, the data can be archived…
