Burglary Protection

Most break-ins are simply "crimes of opportunity." Intruders will seek out the easiest opportunity to enter a home with the least chance of detection. Time, noise and light are often a burglar's worst enemy. Here are some tips to follow so that you can discourage thieves from seeing your home as an "opportunity."

• Never leave a spare key hidden outside. Use an AAA Alarms lockbox.
• Light up your entrances and garage. Minimize dark corners and hiding spots with well-trimmed hedges, foliage, and trees.
• Secure all windows and doors which are accessible from the outside. Don't forget basement windows and patio doors as they can be a favourite target for intruders.
• Install peepholes so that you can look out at visitors before opening your door.
• Leave a radio on and use light timers when you are out.
• Make sure the street number on your home is large, well-lit and unobstructed so emergency personnel can find you quickly.
• Ensure the alarm system decals & lawn sign are prominently displayed on your windows, doors and yard.
• Never leave ladders out where they can be easily accessible by unwanted visitors.
• Keep your shades drawn at night so the inside of your home is not visible.
• Install and use deadbolts not just key-in-knob locks for all exterior doors.

Personal Safety Tips

• Get in the habit of always arming your security system every time you go out.
• Do not open your door to strangers - ask to see credentials.
• Get to know your neighbours and report suspicious persons or vehicles to the police.
• Never indicate you are not at home on your answering machine.
• Change up your routine often, so people can't memorize your schedule.

Carbon Monoxide Protection

Carbon Monoxide is a dangerous invisible and odorless gas that causes symptoms of fatigue, nausea, headache and dizziness - symptoms that can easily be confused with the flu.

• Be sure any fuel-burning appliances are vented directly to the outside and keep fresh air circulating in your home/building.
• Have your heating system checked for CO emissions before the heating season begins.
• Check any combustion appliances (kitchen range, fireplaces, water heater, furnace, etc.) for CO emissions periodically.
• Never run your vehicle engine for more than a few moments in a garage or any other enclosed area, even if the door is open.
• Install an AAA monitored Carbon Monoxide Detector today!

Fire Protection Safety

Most fatal fires strike at night when people are asleep. Working smoke alarms alert you to developing fires and give you time to escape! They DOUBLE your chances of surviving a residential fire!*

• Install an AAA Alarm hard-wired smoke detector that is monitored through your security system
• Wireless smoke detectors require batteries, so make a habit of checking them every 6 months to ensure they will be ready when you need them.
• Smoke alarms should be installed on each floor of the house and outside bedrooms.
• Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and make sure everyone knows how to use it.
• Never leave a stove unattended while cooking, even for a minute.
• Have your furnace and fireplace professionally cleaned once a year.
• Ensure your family knows and practices a fire escape route.