September is a time of year that marks the start of all things recent. The weather is turning warmer, flowers are blooming, and the smell of spring is in the air. A perfect chance also to execute a security Spring clean.
“Your security scheme – at home or at work – is an electronic device that can potentially be affected by any changes in weather conditions. This is especially precise for any aspect of the scheme that is located outside the building, such as outdoors CCTV cameras or motion detectors.
“Now is the time to see if they are still providing the kind of protection you expect,” says Charnel Hattingh, Group Head of Marketing and Communications at Fidelity Services Group.
“With life as active as it is, it may gain been some time since you last did a test. It’s quick and easy. It is particularly vital to test the scheme if you had recently experienced any out of the ordinary weather conditions such as strong winds or heavy rains,” she says.
Hattingh also recommends immediate action if your security company sends any kind of message about problems experienced in monitoring your security scheme. Most security companies can detect any potential problems in receiving signals from your property, and it is crucial for customers to cooperate and respond to the messages.
“Testing your alarm can be done remotely over the phone. If something out of the ordinary is noted, a technician can be dispatched to sort out the problem. Testing should be done at non-peak times at least once a month.”
Dirt, dust, and insects can also cause problems with gate motors, beams, and sensors. Any electronic scheme needs regular maintenance and testing.
“It may be worth walking around the house inside and out and giving everything a marvelous wipe including outside lights, beams and so on. The same can be done at your spot of work. You may also need to hold covers off to check whether there are ants, spiders and so on that need to be removed.
“A useful approach is to study at your home or business property from the outside perimeter, and interrogate yourself – how easy would it be to crash into the building? What enact you see that requires immediate attention,” says Hattingh.
“If you acquire any doubt about the effectiveness of your security scheme, call an accredited armed response company to send one of their technicians to assist you today.”
CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za for free.
ShadowFax
Joan Jett didn\’t give a damn about her reputation, but unless you\’re a teenage rock star, you should probably give a damn about yours.
succubus in training
If a journalist shows a facility for praise he\’s liable to be offered a job in Public Relations or advertising and the next thing you know he\’s got a big office, a huge salary and is living in a fine home with a lovely wife and swell kids – another career blown to hell. – P. J. O\’Rourke