Halloween 2024 will be here this Thursday. While Halloween is a time of wonder and excitement, there is always the chance for children to encounter risk while enjoying the festivities. Before sending the kids out, Security Specialists urges parents to follow these ten safety and security tips to ensure a…
It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! – The Perfect Time to Evaluate Your Facility Security! October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It’s also the perfect time to evaluate your current facility security and safeguards. Remember, no amount of network security or data encryption will matter if an attacker just walks in…
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. Also known as National Audiology Awareness Month, it has been observed during the month of October since 2008 to educate folks on how to protect themselves from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Hearing damage and loss from loud noise is permanent — and most…
Crime avoidance should be top of mind for everyone during October. In 1982, Carl M. Loeb Jr., a prominent businessman, founded the National Crime Prevention Council (N.C.P.C.) to help folks practice crime avoidance and prevention. McGruff the bloodhound was created as the mascot of the council and would advise people…
Food Safety and Security Tips to Prevent Illness Following a Hurricane- or Flood-Related Power Outage from Security Specialists Given the devastation left by Hurricane Helene in many parts of the country, it’s time to review some basic food safety tips in the event you’re impacted by a power outage as…
Be Aware of Ladder Security When Gutter Cleaning – Ten Tips to Keep You Safe from Security Specialists Autumn has arrived and the weather is starting to cool off. For many of us, it’s time to start cleaning out the roof gutters to prepare for the rainy and/or snowy season…
Farm accident prevention is something that shouldn’t be taken lightly. In fact, the 2022 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous in America with 417 fatalities. Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons…
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. The initiative, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Ready Campaign, focuses on emergency preparedness and prevention. This year, the campaign is focused on preparing Asian American, Native Hawaiian and…
Well, Summer’s end is near. In about three weeks, the air will be getting crisper and leaves will start to change. As the season starts to arrive, we urge you to remember these nine Fall safety tips to keep your family and home secure and protected as we enter September…
Labor Day Closing Notice: Recognizing our customers’ reliance on the products and services we provide, Security Specialists is providing advance notice that we will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen and resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.…