Staying Safe During a Winter Blackout
Here at NCA, we believe that it’s a smart move to prepare your home and your family for all that winter might bring, so you can enjoy the beauty, knowing that you’re prepared for the beast.
Here are our best tips for staying safe during winter’s darkest months...
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10 Great Reasons for Installing a Home Security System
The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program found that more than 2 million burglaries occurred throughout the United States and that nearly 75% of these burglaries occurred in residential properties. If millions of unlawful entries aren’t enough, here are 10 additional reasons to install a security system in your home.
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If the Power Goes Out, Will My Security System Work?
Power outages are alarmingly common. One sunny and calm morning in late October, NES reported that nearly 400 customers were affected by power outages. Last summer, more than 6000 customers found themselves in the dark when a squirrel weaseled its way into a Hendersonville transformer. Whether your power outage is due to suicidal squirrels, increasingly violent storm systems, or aging infrastructures, it’s a smart practice to understand how your security system will adapt and to be prepared for potential power outages.
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Common Burglary Entry Points and How to Prevent a Home Invasion
To avoid not only significant property loss and potential damage, but also to prevent the scarring psychological traumas that may accompany a home invasion, it makes strong sense to protect your home, family, and valuables from burglars.
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Back to School Safety Tips
As kids head back to school this fall, it’s important everyone stays safe. Whether taking the bus, biking or walking, there are a few important safety tips you can teach your kids take to help ensure they get to school safely. Set a time on the calendar to sit down with your children and go these back to school safety tips together.
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How to Stay Safe While Playing Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go is taking the world by storm. With an estimated 9.5 million daily actives users and growing, people can’t stop talking about it. But there may be some unintended safety issues that the developers at Niantic, Inc. didn’t think about. Here are some tips to ensure you stay safe while playing the game.
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How to Test Your Smoke Detector
Your smoke detector is one of the most important items in your home. It helps to ensure you and your family are alerted in the instance of emergency, giving you time to evacuate and get to safety. But without proper maintenance, a smoke detector may fail to perform when you need it most. It’s important to test your smoke alarm periodically to ensure it remains in good working order.
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5 Benefits of a Home Security System
Considering installing a home security alarm system? Great choice! A home security alarm system is a smart option for any homeowner who is looking to add an extra layer of protection for their family and property. Here we cover the top 5 benefits of home security systems.
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How to Prevent Car Theft
With the warmer weather arriving in Middle Tennessee, metro theft detectives have seen a steady uptick in the number of auto thefts. Prevent car theft with these tips to ensure you car stays safe this summer.
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A Peek Inside the Mind of a Burglar
Ever wonder what goes through the mind of a burglar? How do they choose a home to target? What is their preferred method of breaking in? Here we take you inside the mind of a burglar to help you stay one step ahead and keep your home safe and secure.
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5 Home Security Myths
When it comes to home security, you don’t want to take any chances. Join us as we separate fact from fiction, as we go over the top 5 home security myths.
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Home Security Systems: Phone vs Internet vs Cellular Radio vs VoIP
Not long ago there was only one way to connect your home security alarm system to the internet, now there are many. The original home phone line connection has been joined by various new communication technologies, such as cellular, radio, VoIP, internet and others. Here we discuss the various technologies you can use to connect your home’s security for alarm monitoring as well as the pros and cons of each.
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Are You Making These 5 Home Security Mistakes?
A burglary occurs every 16 seconds. And while you may think all burglaries occur at random, there are some actions you can take right now to prevent your home from becoming a target. Here we will cover the 5 most common home security mistakes to help you avoid becoming a victim.
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The Do’s & Don’ts For Store Employees During An Armed Robbery
Armed robberies might seem like something out of a movie (or a nightmare), but unfortunately, they are all too real. Studies conducted over the past decade have found that on average, there is about one armed robbery every minute in the U.S., and the concentration of these crimes tended to be the highest in the Southeast. In light of this, storeowners in Nashville would do well to coach their employees on what to do in this terrifying scenario. Today we’ll talk through a few simple things that can be done if you ever find yourself in this situation.
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How to Arm Your Security Alarm, Especially in Instant Mode
Arming your home with a professional home security alarm system is a smart way to protect your hard-earned assets from burglars. Homes without security alarms are 300% more likely to be broken into, according to the FBI. Here we will cover how to properly arm your home security system, so you will be prepared in the instance of a break in.
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Home Security Tips: How to Protect Your Home from Burglars
If you are looking for ways to protect your home from burglars, you are not alone. With more than 3.7 million home burglaries each year, many homeowners are looking for ways to safeguard their valuable assets. The following are some simple home security tips you can to help prevent a burglary.
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How to Choose the Best Home Security System
Home security alarm systems act as a great deterrent for keeping out intruders, but with so many options available, how do you choose the best one for you and your family. Here will discuss a the essential criteria you can use to evaluate home security alarm systems. That way you can make a decision that best fits your needs.
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NCA joins local companies in Habitat for Humanity Fall Build
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville 2950 Kraft Drive, Suite 100Nashville, TN 37204 615-254-4663 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE General Motors Foundation pledges $70,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville; Joins Local Companies to Kick Off Fall Build Season Press conference on Aug. 24 at 11:15 a.m. at Hallmark Subdivision NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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Shooter Stein Featured in SDM Article “Creating a 2G Sunset ‘Plan of Action’ for Alarm Communications
The 2G communications sunset has already begun with reports of cellular carriers shutting down service of 2G towers (GSM and GPRS technology) in certain areas of the country. Many dealers have already been affected by these incidents — forcing them to upgrade customers as service is shut down.
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NCA lands in the Top 100 Security Companies in the Nation!
NCA has been named to the SDM 100 for 2012! Click here to read the article
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