As the holiday shopping season swings into full gear, opportunistic thieves are also “shopping” by stealing packages from unsuspecting consumers. Earlier this month, porch pirates stole needed medical supplies valued at more than $3,200 from the front porch of a home in Lebanon County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Authorities across the country
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Kitchen Safety For Children and a Warning about Tainted Lettuce
Keeping your children safe while in the kitchen is a top priority for parents and grandparents, especially during the holidays. While the kitchen is often synonymous with comfort and warmth, it can pose numerous dangers for curious little ones eager to join in on the fun. Here are several kitchen safety rules for children: Only
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
Grocery store shelves are brimming with candy, pumpkins abound and ghosts and zombies of all ages are gearing up for the big Halloween holiday. As parents prepare their children for a safe Halloween, property owners should also be thinking about safety. The folks at Delco Alarm Systems have a few tips to help you
OCTOBER IS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH
October is Fire Prevention Month – a good time to revisit your family’s fire safety plans. You have a greater chance of dying in a house fire in 2018 than you did more than 30 years ago, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This deadly trend is behind the NFPA’s theme for
Spiders, squirrels and mice, oh my!
Routine maintenance will keep your fire and security systems working in top condition and can prevent false alarms. False Alarms! We are all familiar with the occasional beeping of a smoke detector with a low battery. There’s usually a simple fix – install a fresh battery. Do this at least twice and year and
Hurricane Season, power outages and home security
Hurricane Season September is peak hurricane season in the Atlantic. With scientists predicting an active year for powerful storms, property owners are wise to plan ahead. Be prepared if a dangerous storm approaches. As many residents of along the Northeast Corridor know, hurricanes and tropical storms can have a devastating impact. Many have already felt
Delco Alarm Systems and Napco Security
Staying Up-to-Date Today’s security market changes at a rapid-fire pace, sometimes making it difficult to decide on the correct security package right for your specific needs. In some situations, you can add security features to your existing system simply by adding smart devices. Napco Connect Napco has developed a cell/IP communicator that can not only
A Home Security System is a Perfect Wedding Gift
Looking for a great wedding gift idea? With wedding season in full swing, many of us are scratching our heads to come up with a suitable and unique gift. Money? Sure, it’s always appreciated. But what about a gift that that will keep the newlyweds safe, secure and comfortable? Most bridal registries contain
Silent Knight’s New Commercial Fire Panels
New Silent Knight 6000 Series now available through Delco Alarm Systems For more than two decades, Delco Alarm Systems has been providing top-of-the-line Silent Knight Fire Alarm Systems to our customers. Now we are pleased to announce the newest series of fire alarm panels available from Silent Knight, the 6000 Series. These new panels give
THE IMPORTANCE OF TESTING AND INSPECTING COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Fire alarm inspections are required for all commercial fire alarm systems. These inspections help keep your system in good working order, which can help to saves lives, money and ensures your system is up to code. As a business owner, fire system inspections may not always be a top priority. But keeping your system in
LONGTIME EMPLOYEE BRUCE SKEAN RETIRES
Congratulations and best wishes to long-time employee Bruce S. who recently retired after 38-plus years with Delco Alarm Systems. Bruce, who began his full-time career at Delco Alarm Systems in October 1980, was the company’s go-to service technician for the past few years. No matter what was thrown his way, Bruce was always a