The storms of the last six months have certainly put Long Islanders to the test. Record snowfall, high winds, and torrential rain, have unfortunately made power outages an all too common occurrence. And to a would-be robber, power outages are nothing more than the perfect opportunity to break in to your home, thinking that your home alarm systems Long Island may not be working.
At All Island Security, our home alarm systems Long Island keep working due to our battery back up. Although they are not designed for long term power outages as we experienced from Super Storm Sandy, they keep your alarm system up and running from brief power outages. Of course, no battery can compete with a generator in the event of a long term power outage. Our alarm system monitoring center on Long Island has its own generator, backup power source and independent communications systems. We also have three fully operational computer systems, each with its own UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) and if that’s not enough, we have an off-site redundant backup system in Michigan to further protect our customers if alarm system monitoring on Long Island is disrupted.
But you can do your part as well. When you know a storm is approaching take precautionary measures. While having an emergency kit available with a battery-operated radio, a first-aid kit and a flashlight is a priority, so is checking the battery in your alarm system. A generator is one of the best ways to keep power on at your home. If you’re not already doing periodic testing of your system, take the time to do it before a storm. The testing of the system components ensures peace of mind, knowing that if an emergency should arise, your system is ready.
We know it takes more than a couple of storms to rattle us Long Islanders, because we know it’s important to be prepared and proactive.
