THE INSIDER B04418 | ACR-1750531 FALL 2012

FALL 2012

IN THIS ISSUE....

CloudVIEW has arrived!

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BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILYTHAT WAS THEN...

School is back in session, which means some children will be home without parental supervision before and after school hours. In 2011, the U.S. Census Bureau documented that 1.6 million, or 8 percent, of kids ranging from ages 5 to 14 spent some time alone at home. Check out our tips to help keep your family safe.

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THIS IS NOW...

BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILYTHAT WAS THEN...

School is back in session, which means some children will be home without parental supervision before and after school hours. In 2011, the U.S. Census Bureau documented that 1.6 million, or 8 percent, of kids ranging from ages 5 to 14 spent some time alone at home. Check out our tips to help keep your family safe.

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THIS IS NOW...

If your yard signs are faded...or maybe they blew away during the last wind storm, give us a call. Give us a call and we’ll bring you a new one, at no charge!

The San Angelo Police Department reported that after interviewing a local burglar, the burglar preferred to stay away from homes with security systems.

How do they know there is a security system in the home? BY THE YARD SIGN!

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Back to School Safety Tips to Protect Your FamilyAccording to the Texas Department of Family

and Protective Services, “there is no Texas law that defi nes a specifi c age at which a child may be left home alone”. It further states that several factors should be considered before leaving a child alone, at home:

• the age, emotional maturity & capability of child;• layout & safety of the home, play area, etc.;• neighborhood circumstances, hazards, risks;• the child’s ability to respond to illness, fi re,

weather, or other emergencies; and• whether the child has a mental, physical, or

medical disability.

“The number of children left unsupervised, the accessibility to other responsible adults, the length of time or frequency with which the child is left alone and the child’s knowledge of the parent’s whereabouts are additional relevant factors.” - Texas Department

of Family and Protective Services

Zach Upton with the San Angelo Police Department

Community Services Division reminds students to work with parents to develop and follow house rules and personal safety measures when cooking or answering the telephone. Use passwords that only you and other trusted adults know so that you can identify strangers. He also suggests practicing safe fi re safety habits and developing a fi re escape route.

In addition, Offi cer Upton suggests that students be aware of weather conditions and know how to react should severe weather threaten the home. How about First Aid Safety? Children that stay home alone should also know basic fi rst aid and where to fi nd supplies.

Practicing for various situations is the best way to prepare your family should an emergency arise.

WHAT CAN ENER-TEL DO TO

PROTECT YOUR FAMILY?

A home security system is one important way to protect your family, but a system that is not monitored won’t do the job as it should.

Take advantage of new technology that keeps you informed. If your alarm is tripped, our Central Station will call the home and notify the proper authorities.If your child is home alone, our monitoring station will be in contact with your child while police are in route.

For additional peace of mind, you can be notifi ed via text message or e-mail when the child enters the home and reactivates the alarm, ensuring they are safely inside.

Video verifi cation is also available to accompany any alerts so that you may verify anyone entering the residence. Your system can be monitored using either your smartphone, notebook or desktop computer.

Cameras that are strategically placed can also monitor your child’s behavior while you are away. Perhaps they are watching TV or playing video games instead of working on homework.

Call our residential sales team today to fi nd out

more ways to protect your family.

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The CloudVIEW app is now available on the App Store! With CloudVIEW, Ener-Tel provides continuous cloud-based video recording of your camera system that can be viewed anywhere in the world with a standard Internet browser. In addition to online browsing, you will also be able to access the video using the CloudVIEW by Ener-Tel app available from

the Apple iTunes Store.

Call our team of experts to determine if CloudVIEW will work for your home or business.

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WHO IS REALLY MONITORING WHO IS REALLY MONITORING

YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM?YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM?

GOOD QUESTION!Ener-Tel takes security and security monitoring seriously. That’s why the central monitoring station is certifi ed and in compliance with the Texas Private Security Bureau and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). They are also licensed with the State of Texas Fire Marshal’s Offi ce.

Our experience in security and fi re alarm monitoring means we are ready to respond to any emergency situation. When you consider that kind of experience and involvement, you can rest assured that Ener-Tel is providing the utmost protection for you and your family.

If an emergency should arise, you can bet we will respond quickly, professionally and without hesitation.

Security cameras are a very eff ective way to secure your property and home. With smartphone integration, keeping an eye on things just got easier!

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF A STRANGER KNOCKED ON YOUR DOOR …

WITH A DEAL TOO HARD TO RESIST?

DON’T GET SCAMMED! The typical scenario: a door-to-door salesman will off er you rock-bottom prices for products and services, especially on home security systems and monitoring. Don’t be fooled or pressured into switching companies. In this tough economy, it is certainly hard to resist, but often times, these types of off ers cost you more money in the long run or leave you with faulty equipment. What can you do? Check the company’s reliability with the Better Business Bureau and ask to see the salesperson’s license. AND, never pay with cash!

The safest bet is to stay with your LOCAL COMPANY - people you know and trust! Trust Ener-Tel!

The Technology People

Ener-Tel reminds youDON’T TEXT AND DRIVE!

And remember, NO CELL PHONES IN SCHOOL ZONES!

Let’s all do our part to keep our kids safe this school year!