Experience is Your Best Security

Experience is Your Best Security – Safety Tips by ATP

“Outside sets” screamed the guys who were out the farthest in the ocean as they started paddling as hard as they could out to sea. There is nothing like a surprise looming mountain of water headed in your general direction. It’s times like these when you learn that your experience is your best security while in the water.

The surf was already pretty big, and I knew if I got caught inside I may lose my board, get bonked on the head or worse. My best case scenario would be that I could make it out before the wave broke, otherwise I had my surf leash if I couldn’t hold on to my board as I got swamped. When you’re out surfing, you run the risk of getting hurt or even killed. It is best not to put yourself in a situation that you aren’t experienced at or prepared for , just like anything in life. For the same reason I have a spare tire in my trunk and have insurance on my car, house and body because you never know. Be prepared is what they taught us in Boy Scouts, and my experiences agree with that code!

In the home there are also many perils, CO (carbon monoxide) , smoke (fire) , and flood (water) to name a few. Should you be faced with any of these issues you’ll feel like you have a problem of biblical proportion, heaven forbid an actual burglar. Thankfully we have easy ways to combat these types of threats and my experience tells me there is no time like the present.

ATP Alarms / ATP Fire is a Honeywell security dealer. They specialize in inexpensive solutions to the perils described above. You can have a monitored security system that is accessible remotely using your smartphone or PC from anywhere. If something happens and whether you are at home or not , may it be an alert from a CO or smoke detector or someone just broke in to your home, not only will the alarm go off, but the police and fire departments will be dispatched to your home. With Total Connect , you would also receive a text or e-mail in real time. This ultimately equates to peace of mind, which to me is a highly valued state to be in.

What do you need? Start with an Essential System from ATP Alarms , when you add sensors for CO and smoke , there is no extra monitoring charge at ATP . If you like the idea of remote access and receiving alerts to your smartphone then you’ll want Total Connect . Technology has really advanced in the security industry, and home automation has become quite affordable. Saving money on energy because your security system adjusts your AC / Heat as well as your lighting even adds to the savings. There are myriads of options, but the security quote is always free. And remember, Experience is Your Best Security! Call now to set up an appointment.

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