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Local vs. National Security Companies in East Tennessee: Seven Questions to Ask Before You Sign a Contract
Read More →: Local vs. National Security Companies in East Tennessee: Seven Questions to Ask Before You Sign a ContractWhen you compare home security companies in East Tennessee, the conversation usually starts with price. The questions that actually determine whether a security relationship works long term are harder to find on a sales sheet: Who shows up when something breaks, and how quickly? Is the provider licensed in your state? What does the contract…
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Beyond Break-Ins: How East Tennessee Families Use a Home Security Monitoring System to Protect Their Homes Year-Round
Read More →: Beyond Break-Ins: How East Tennessee Families Use a Home Security Monitoring System to Protect Their Homes Year-RoundMost East Tennessee homeowners think about home security the same way: a motion sensor trips, an alarm goes off, someone calls. That picture covers the basics, but it misses the risks that actually displace families and rack up insurance claims: a slow pipe freeze in a crawl space, carbon monoxide building in a sealed garage,…
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Remote Video Monitoring vs. Security Guards: How East Tennessee Facilities Can Cut Security Costs
Read More →: Remote Video Monitoring vs. Security Guards: How East Tennessee Facilities Can Cut Security CostsConsider a Johnson City manufacturer looking to cut its security spend by 30% without losing a minute of coverage. The setup had been two on-site guards around the clock, at roughly $25 an hour: about $1,200 a day. They moved to remote video monitoring and brought that down to around $840 a day. That $360…
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Integrated Security in East Tennessee: Why Local Businesses Are Ditching Standalone Systems in 2026
Read More →: Integrated Security in East Tennessee: Why Local Businesses Are Ditching Standalone Systems in 2026Here’s a scenario most facility managers in East Tennessee know too well. A door opens after hours. The alarm goes off. But the camera covering that door is on a different system, so nobody sees who walked in until someone digs through footage the next morning. Meanwhile, the alarm couldn’t tell anyone whether it was…
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Holiday Fire Safety Tips
Read More →: Holiday Fire Safety TipsHave a Safe and Secure Holiday Season! In addition to this year’s holiday preparations, do not forget to add fire safety to your list, and be sure to check it twice! With the holidays approaching, Fleenor Security is urging people to look for and eliminate potential fire safety hazards caused by holiday lighting and decorations.…
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Emergency Preparedness Month: How To Build an Emergency Kit
Read More →: Emergency Preparedness Month: How To Build an Emergency KitDo you have an emergency kit prepared? An emergency kit is a bundle of items your household may need in the event of an emergency. It is important to remember that disasters don’t wait, so it is vital to have an emergency kit prepared and stored in an easy-to-grab location. Basic Emergency Supply Kit A…
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National Safety Month: Identifying and Preventing Home Safety Hazards!
Read More →: National Safety Month: Identifying and Preventing Home Safety Hazards!National safety month is a time to refresh your memory on potential home safety hazards! Fleenor Security is here to help keep your home safe and secure. Below is a list of the most common home safety hazards, designed to help homeowners identify and prevent potential risks. Poisoning Poisoning affects people of all ages. Numerous…
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Top 8 Reasons Why Your Business Needs an Access Control System
Read More →: Top 8 Reasons Why Your Business Needs an Access Control SystemSecurity has become a growing concern for most business owners. Today more than ever, most businesses can agree that the safety and security of their customers and employees is a top priority. From burglary prevention, to audit tracking, an access control system can become a business’s number one asset. Here are the top eight reasons…
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Beware of Door Knockers!
Read More →: Beware of Door Knockers!Summer is in full swing and the scammers are hard at work. Each year around summertime our local community experiences a wave of door-to-door home security salesmen offering empty promises. Many of these salesmen use unscrupulous sales tactics to push their products. Meaning it is important to know the signs of a scam to be…
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How to Properly Use a Fire Extinguisher
Read More →: How to Properly Use a Fire ExtinguisherHow to Properly Use a Fire Extinguisher Are you prepared? In the event of an emergency, every second counts. More often than not, fire extinguishers are purchased and immediately stored away, never to be seen again until the event of a fire. It is vital to take a few minutes to become proficient in the…
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How to Get Your Home Winter Ready: Heating Your Home
Read More →: How to Get Your Home Winter Ready: Heating Your HomeWith winter approaching it means freezing cold temperatures and icy conditions are right around the corner causing you to spend a little more time indoors. Heating your home can be quite costly but by following the tips below you will be able to conserve as much as possible, while ensuring your family remains safe and…
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How to Get Your Home Winter Ready: Preventing Water Damage
Read More →: How to Get Your Home Winter Ready: Preventing Water DamageCold temperatures can cause pipes to freeze. When the water inside the pipe expands you run the risk of it bursting and creating a massive and costly mess to deal with after. By following the tips listed below you can protect your home against water damage. Here are 6 tips to prevent water damage: Another…