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Although South Carolina typically experiences mild winters with little snowfall, Columbia security and winter safety should still be a priority. A complete home security system that includes fire, carbon monoxide and medical alert monitoring can give you peace of mind while protecting your property and loved ones. Carbon monoxide monitoring Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that is nearly impossible to detect without a carbon monoxide detector from a reputable SC security company like AB&F. Our monitoring system will alert you if there are dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the home. At the same time, it will also alert us so we can offer assistance. Fire monitoring Most home heating fires occur in December, January and February. The cold weather increases the use of fireplaces and other home heating devices. The most important fire precaution you can take is to have working smoke and fire detectors on every level of your home. Our 24-hour fire monitoring system will sound in the home and at our monitoring station in case of fire. We then notify authorities so you can get out of the house quickly. In the winter, everyone wants to relax in front of warm fire at the end of the day. Fireplace safety is vital to keeping your home safe in the winter. A fireplace should be cleaned and inspected yearly by a professional. Keep the area around a fireplace clear of flammable materials and use a screen in front of the fireplace to prevent sparks and embers from escaping. When guests are visiting, the kitchen becomes the hub of the house. Each year, one in 22 households will experience a cooking fire. Keep a working fire extinguisher near the cook top and never attempt to put out a grease fire with water. Although space heaters are a convenient and effective way to heat small areas of your home, they cause 32% of home heating fires. If there are small children or pets in the home, be sure to keep them away from space heaters. Under no circumstance should a space heater be left unattended. Most space heater related fires occur at night so it’s best to turn it off before going to bed, and grab an extra blanket instead. Temperature and moisture monitoring When you are away from home, our temperature control monitoring system will notify us if there is a change in your home’s temperature. A broken or damaged furnace can quickly lead to frozen pipes. If your pipes burst, it can cause significant flooding damage. Another major cause of home flooding is a broken sump pump. No one wants to come home to a flooded basement. Moisture monitors near sump pumps and other potential sources of unwanted water will send us a signal if moisture is detected. Medical alert pendants In the case of freezing temperatures, there may be ice on the ground. A two-way medical alert pendant allows a loved one who has fallen outside to call for help. It can be worn around the neck during the day so it is always within reach. There are many ways to keep your home secure. A home security system will monitor your home 24 hours a day and immediately alert us if there is a fire, unsafe carbon monoxide levels, unexpected moisture or an intrusion. This winter, practice good winter safety methods and make sure your loved ones are protected. Go to www.abf911.com for more information from American Burglar & Fire, a Columbia security expert.
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