Sonitrol Silicon Valley Newsletter | March 2017

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Top Tips for Spring for Safety, Security at Work and Home

Warmer weather is on the horizon and spring is in full swing! As with every changing season, there are key preventative steps to take to maintain safety and security for your business, home and most importantly, you!

FOR YOUR BUSINESS
With spring comes warmer weather, and with warmer weather comes the desire for fresh air. If you prop any 
doors open, please contact Central Station to prevent false alarms. Be sure to secure all doors before arming the system at the end of the day.
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With many employees on vacation, ensure that authorized users and emergency contacts on your account will be reachable in the event of an alarm or emergency. Take the time to connect with our team to update your user and contact lists.

Be cautious when using email auto-responders and voicemail greetings. Using the exact dates you’ll be out of the office (or business will be closed) informs criminals of when to target your facility.

Test smoke alarms at your facility. It’s recommended to change the batteries twice yearly with clocks spring forward and 
fall back.

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FOR YOUR HOME
As with your office email, don’t advertise your vacation plans until you’ve returned back home.

If you are planning on traveling, keep an eye and a tight hold on personal belongings and always secure your valuables.
Have a trusted neighbor or friend collect your mail and newspapers when you are out.

 

If you are staying in a hotel, try to reserve a room above the first floor (provides easy access for criminals) and below the sixth floor, as fire ladders may not extend to higher floors.
apprehensions throughout the Sonitrol network since 1977!

Damage from "April Showers"

We’ve all heard the  common phrase, “April Showers Bring May Flowers.”

But often overlooked is the alternative: 
April showers cause storm-related damage to your business.
 
Heavy downpour, strong winds, and lightning can leave your business vulnerable and accessible.

If the power goes out at your facility, notify your local Central Station immediately. Power outages can drain your system’s batteries, so be sure to schedule a service call to replace low batteries with a fresh supply.

Be sure all outdoor or exposed components are protected and sealed, as water leaks can wreak havoc on cameras, keypads, and Sonitrol panels.
 
If you are experiencing strong or severe winds 
at your location due to 
a storm, call our 
Central Station at 
(408) 998-2002 to prevent false alarms.

Apprehension Update!

While many of us are sound asleep at night, Sonitrol operators work 24/7 to monitor your system and dispatch police when an alarm is activated. 
Two weeks ago late at night, operators received an audio alarm with threatening noises at a local retail shop. Operators immediately dispatched police, and within seven minutes, law enforcement officers were on the scene and had apprehended the intruder!