App Review: Caregivers Keep Tract of Elderly Family and Friends

“Tell My Geo™” was designed to quell some of the anxieties and related problems that result from the reality of accommodating the needs of persons such as our elders who exhibit early signs of AD and MCI.  This application uses Iconosys’ proprietary secure tethering technology for adults to monitor and track the location of their AD-affected family members/loved ones, and gives those suffering with AD much needed resources for finding their way home and locating their loved ones or care-providers in real-time. Check it out at:  Tell My Geo, An Android App.

Gadget Review: Pet Tracker

tagg, The Pet Tracker, a pretty interesting device. Just attach it to your pet's collar, set the parameters  of where the pet can roam and you're done.  If your pet wanders outside it's approved territory, then you are notified.  Check-out the comprehensive review by the folks at Gadgeteer 

ATM Skimming Closer Than You Think

The New Canaan Patch.com/ details the recent apprehension of a Bronx man tied to ATM Skimming in New Canaan.  See how to protect yourself by checking out the FBI hints.

FBI on Avoiding ATM Skimming

Beware ATM SKimming FBI Report

Key Holding and Peace of Mind

House Watch Security Services Key Holding

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Home Security Services while you Travel

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Hey, hope this picture will remind you to call us if you are planning to travel either for a short or even long term.  We customize our Home Security Services Package to meet your needs.

Don't forget to give us a call 800-495-0400.  Just like one of our clients did recently.  He was on his way to the airport and was unsure of whether or not he had turned off the coffee pot.  One quick call to us, and we were at his home, checked out the situation and put him at ease as he stepped into the airplane and settled down for a six hour flight...Worry Free, too!

Thanks to Senior Security Officer, Dan Sera, for sharing this story with us.

Security Guard Company Technology

Well, we hope you like this rendition of our security guard, protection services.  We were able to do this by using the software provided at http://www.tagxedo.com.  It's free, it's fun and very easy to use.  Let us know what you think of this new tool.

Crime in your Area

CityRating Crime Statistics and Ratings by Town. A great searchable website.  Just pop in the name of your town for a glimpse of important facts on this topic.

Home Security and Crime Rates

Home Security and Crime Rates

Spot Hidden Gun

Browse more How To infographics.

Lightening Strike vs Electrical Shock which is Most Likely?

 For the most part, in stormy weather, people are frightened that they will be hit by lightening. As it turns out, you are almost 9 times more likely to sustain electrical related injury via contact with overhead power lines.  Contact with wiring, transformers or other electrical components cause 27% of said injuries.

Watch out for the machine tools, appliance or light fixture! 

Contact with their electric current caused 17% of injuries.  So last year, one was 3.5x more likely to sustain injuries from these things than from lightening.  Here's a great Virtual Home Video from the Electrical Safety Institute.  You may want to view with your kids.  I know when I was in 1st grader, I poked a pencil in a rotating fan!  Would like to know how many others have stories like that. Let us know!

May is National Electrical Safety Month

Did you know (DYK)  there  are, yearly,  over 300 electrocutions and 4,000 injuries caused by electrical hazards and that's just in the workplace?

Electrical Fatalities by Industry Group as a Pct. of Total Electrical Fatalities, 2003-2010

Construction, 52%

Professional and business services, 13%

Trade, transportation, and utilities, 11%

Natural resources and mining, 9%

Manufacturing, 8%

All other industry groups, 6%

Compiled by the Electrical Safety Foundation International using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CFOI, 1992‐2010

Take a minute to checkout  the Electrical Safety Foundation International resources on Workplace Safety, Home Safety and A Kids Corner that's fun and interactive.   An outstanding education tool.
The folks at  http://www.reliableplant.com have a current article with great Safety Tips, too.
Let us know what you found out!

The ultimate goal of Metroguard's Clients is to safeguard their assets, family and self.  We can think of no better place for them to start than with their own health!  That is why we are committed to providing relevant Check lists and Guidelines.  Prevention is the first line of defense in any Security Solutions Plan.