Home & Commercial Safety Blog
Welcome to the SEi Security safety and security blog. Here, we’ll cover topics that concern both residential and commercial security along with tips to keep your family and business safe and secure.
Safety Tips for After School
Parents often get off work after their kids have arrived home from school. In our busy lives, we can forget some of the basics of keeping our kids safe when we're not at home. So, we've gathered a list of safety tips for after school as a refresher course whenever you need it. Lock away medicines and cleaning supplies It's a no-brainer, but sometimes we take our adult knowledge for granted. We...
Professional Security Cameras vs. DIY Security Cameras
So you have decided to add a residential security system for added safety to your home, correct? Or, maybe you are considering installing a business alarm system for your company. But, in come all the opinions on what kind of security cameras you should have and from where. Should you DIY or call the professionals? Let’s weigh in on the differences when looking at a surveillance camera. Do I DIY...
Nothing But Net Visits SEi for Corporate Tour
For the third year, we recently had the opportunity to host a group of children from the Nothing But Net Summer Camp. The day started with a tour of our corporate headquarters. The kids had to opportunity to learn more about SEi, what we do, how we protect families, houses and places like their schools. They learned about all the different departments and how they all work together to make our...
What is Business Automation and Why Does my Business Need it?
Let’s make an assumption: you are here because you own a business. You are trying to figure out what this ‘business automation talk’ is all about because automating anything in a business sounds like a good idea. We’d like to think so as well. If you don’t own a business, that’s okay too. We will give you all the information you will need to take to your place of business to pitch the idea. The...
The Importance of Integrating Security into Your Business Continuity Plan
It’s easy to put your business continuity plan on the back burner when the day-to-day tasks of running a business demand the bulk of your attention. But no business is immune to disruption or disaster. A crisis can arise at any moment, and responsible business owners must plan accordingly to diminish the impact on business activity. This article will help you to understand the importance of...
Know the Moment Your Security Camera Stops Working
Monitor your surveillance system 24/7 So, you have realized that your home or business are valuable assets and have decided to protect them with security cameras, right? But have you ever thought about what happens if the camera stops working or the connection is lost? We have. That’s why offer monitoring of your cameras and recording devices to know the exact moment a camera goes down. We call...
Tips for staying safe during a flood
Did you know? Floods are among earth’s most common, and most destructive, natural hazards. Stay safe with these tips from SEi... Before a Flood If you know flooding will be imminent, construct barriers to stop floodwater from entering your home. Make sure to keep up with the weather on your radio or television. Flood warnings are more serious than flood watches—it means flooding is occurring or...
Customer Testimonial- DeMolay International
Interview with SEi Commercial Customer Michael Russell, the Executive Director of DeMolay International, speaks some exceptionally kind words about our company. It was so nice of him to take the time out of his day to talk about us. He noted that SEi employees, regardless of position or department, were always ready to help with a positive attitude- which is something we strive for. Listening to...
Security Installation: Do it yourself or hire the professionals?
Doing things yourself may be trendy for home décor, but there are important reasons why you should not DIY your security installation. When trying to save money, foregoing the installation cost for a new security system may seem like a good idea. However, when it comes to safety, it is important to realize that corners should not be cut. Whether the security system you want is for a business or...
Video Verification and How it Can Improve Your Business
If you own or operate a business and are not sure what video verification is, you need to know. Video verification is an easy way to save time, money, and increase security. “Video Verification is the use of Captured Video or real-time video in which the video information or recording is aligned with the action that initiated an alarm event to assist in determining the protocol to be followed...
Additional Posts
Choosing the Right Medical Alert System
BY DAVID STORM Armed with a medical alert, older adults or those with a medical condition can live in their homes safely and independently for longer. Isn’t it nice to stay home occasionally? In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy declares: “There’s no place like home” –...
Who Should You Trust to Protect your Home and Family?
Security Equipment Inc. (SEi) Your Local Partner versus National Cable Companies: You may have recently heard that your local cable company is now offering home security. However, Security Equipment Inc. has been installing security for nearly 50 years, and we mean...
New Homeowner’s Guide to Safety
Moving homes can be a difficult and lengthy process. I should know, I just moved for the eighth time within the last five years. People move for a variety of reasons, whether it is for a larger house, better location, or affordability. Those reasons change depending...
Teaching your children about home security
Home Safety Seasonal Checklist
Whether springing forward or falling back, Daylight Saving Time is the perfect opportunity for a home safety seasonal checkup. Here’s a quick checklist. Check and Replace Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors Change batteries twice a year. Replace smoke detectors...
Caught in The Act: Video Verified Alarm Systems Improve Police Response Time to Business Burglaries
Try typing “how to break into a store with an alarm” into Google search, and you’ll be startled to see almost 15 million results. Businesses without alarms are 4.5 times more likely to be burglarized than those that do have them. But even a great alarm system won’t...
Deter Burglars from Targeting Your Home Next
A home burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the US, but the average arrest rate for burglary is only 13 percent. It would seem that our slippery thieves are a sophisticated bunch. The truth is, burglars are always looking for the path of least resistance. In fact, a...
Keeping your business safe
As a business owner, you’ve invested a large chunk of your time, money and energy to make your business work. Now it's time work on keeping your business safe. Don’t risk it all by leaving yourself vulnerable to burglaries. Businesses are four times as likely to be...
How to Prevent Retail Theft
Retailers lose more than 36 Billion dollars to theft annually. If you own a store front and do not have proper security you likely fall victim to this statistic. Experts in the security industry agree that the most important and effective way to prevent theft is to...
Money Saving Hacks
Saving money is something most people want to do according to 2016 New Year’s resolution. Unfortunately, most fail to do so effectively. Managing your money so that you don’t spend your entire paycheck seems easier said then done. Here are a few money management tips...