Automatic garage doors are great because they are convenient and easy to use for many homeowners. However, garage door openers are vulnerable when it comes to home security. They usually have an emergency lever attached, which is supposed to help in the event of a power failure or mechanical malfunction, so they can manually open it.…
Protecting yourself against muggers may sound like something you have to do only if you live in a large city where you’re out and about late at night. While it’s true that large cities have muggers who go after victims night and day, a mugging can occur virtually anywhere. And one place we don’t always…
When crime hits close to home (especially in what would normally be considered a “safe” area), it’s common to feel afraid, frustrated, and angry. It’s also natural to direct these negative responses at the perpetrators, and even at yourself for leaving your home vulnerable to would-be burglars. The recent rash of burglaries in Nassau County over…
When did you stage your last fire drill in your home? Time can easily slip away, and you might think your last fire drill was only a few months ago. In reality, it might have been a year or more, or possibly never. Maybe you think fire drills only belong in the workplace or at…
It’s not much fun to think of the possibilities of how Halloween night can set the stage for a burglary. But while you should always think of burglaries as being a possibility every day and night, Halloween doesn’t always bring out the best behavior in people. A number of situations exist where you could be…
Vote for us in the Long Island Press Best Alarm Company on Long Island Contest We here at All Island Security are excited to be in the running for the best alarm company on Long Island! It is an honor to have been nominated, and we ask that you please vote for us! The tenth…
A recent survey by top insurance companies found that while more than 90 percent of homeowners are concerned about protecting their homes, only 41 percent had ever documented or valued their contents. Claims adjusters are reporting that almost none of their customers have inventory lists. Take a home contents inventory by either making a list…
According to an old piece in Security World News, it seems that burglars do strike twice at the same home or business. There have been so many documented cases of homes being hit twice, sometimes months or even years apart that law enforcement officials estimate that a home that has been burglarized has a better…
If you’ve ever been skeptical whether a neighborhood watch program would work in your neighborhood, you think again. Yes, there is quite the difference between prevention and changing the motivations of criminals. But you still have to get properly coordinated with your neighborhood watch system in order to bring the best communication. Being connected with…
We know you have several choices when it comes a Long Island alarm company and protecting your home, belongings, and family. Compare us to any Long Island alarm company and you’ll soon find out why we can’t be beat. Here are some of the things to consider when choosing an alarm company, and why we stand…
Besides causing financial loss, burglaries can also create severe emotional trauma. Tragically, 32.6 percent of burglars find ways to break into homes. If you know the various ways how burglars get in your home, you’ll be better prepared to protect your property and your home security. Here are some of the methods burglars use to enter…
A firearm, whether it is a hunting rifle or a hand gun used for home defense, is a tool designed to kill another living thing. Therefore firearm safety at home is a paramount consideration in order to prevent an accident that could lead to tragedy. The National Rifle Association has some useful ideas to make…