Everyone is susceptible to emergency situations, but how many of us are prepared for the next 72 hours?

Secured Security Ltd has some suggestions to help you be prepared in the event of an emergency or disaster. It’s important that we all know the risks for the areas that we live in. For example in British Columbia some of the potential disasters we should be prepared for include earthquakes, floods, landslides, avalanches, wildfires, tsunamis, and extreme weather.

It’s important to devise a plan on how to deal with any potential disaster. The possibility of telephone and electricity service being disrupted is likely so these factors need to be taken into account. Always carry a battery powered or wind-up radio so you can tune into local radio stations to access important safety information. Everyone should also have an emergency kit ready. This kit should be able to sustain you and your family for the next 72 hours. An emergency kit should kept in your home, car, and if possible workplace.

A home emergency kit should include some basic necessities. Please keep reading to learn more about some suggestions on what to include in a home emergency kit. One of the most basic elements of a home emergency kit is water. Water may not be available or even be safe to drink during an emergency so it is imperative that clean bottled water is part of the kit. It is suggested to have a minimum of 2 litres per person per day. For a family of four to cover a 72 hour period that would be a minimum of 24 litres. Food is also essential for the kit. Make sure to include food that will not easily spoil such as canned food, freeze dried food, energy bars, and anything else nutritious with a long shelf life. It is important to replace the food and water in your kit at least on a yearly basis and always check expiry dates to make sure all the food and water is in date. Also add a flashlight with extra batteries, candles with matches, and hand sanitizer. A well stocked first aid kit is also beneficial to add to an emergency kit. Make sure anyone with special needs has the supplies they need. If its needed consider adding things such as prescription medication, infant formula, or other medical devices. Another thing to consider is that banks and ATMS may not be available to withdraw cash, so it’s important to add some emergency cash to your emergency kit.

A car emergency kit is also very important, as we do not know where we could be when an emergency arises. Food and water are vital to add, and make sure to replace it about every six months to maintain freshness due to it being exposed at different temperatures in your vehicle. Blankets, candles, matches, and a flashlight are also key to a car emergency kit. A stocked first aid kit with a seat belt cutter and whistle is also suggested. Some other handy things to keep in your vehicle are jumper cables, windshield fluid, cat litter/sand for traction, fire extinguisher, and road flares.

At Secured Security Ltd we want to make sure everyone is aware of the importance on being prepared in the event of an emergency. Please take the tips and suggestions we have given and put together an emergency plan that works for you.

Hiring a security guard has several benefits to all aspects of your business. At Secured Security Ltd our skilled guards are experienced, mature, and professional with extensive backgrounds relating to the security industry.

Security guards provide a visible deterrent to criminals and provide professional protection for your assets. Any business can benefit from a security guard, below are some examples on how.

Shopping malls and plazas are excellent candidates for a security guard to patrol. These areas can be targets for car theft, robbery, vandalism, muggings, and other various forms of crimes. Having a security guard on site can significantly deter these crimes from taking place. At Secured Security Ltd our security guards are specifically trained to help prevent these crimes from occurring.

Office buildings are also important places to have security staff employed. Security guards in office buildings are able to control who is entering the building and can offer services such as signing in all visitors and ensuring that only those who should be in the building are allowed to enter. Another advantage to having security at your office building is that security staff could walk employees to their vehicles if they happen to work late. Security personnel are also able to deter vandalism inside and outside of the building, as well as protecting the vehicles in the parkade. At Secured Security Ltd our staff is trained to be professional in an office setting and to provide the highest level of customer service.

Warehouses and industrial buildings can also be targets for thieves to commit crime. These buildings are normally in quiet and unpopulated areas away from residential zones. Having a Secured Security Ltd guard patrol a warehouse or industrial property has many benefits. A guard can ensure that all areas of the building are securely locked and that no unwanted persons enter the property. Having a guard on site or do mobile patrols also creates a presence that may deter a criminal from entering that property. As well a security guard will document all suspicious activity  and report anything dangerous immediately to the police.

Events are also an excellent place to have security personnel prominently visible. Events can range anything from concerts, weddings, conferences, sporting events, to other private or public functions. Security guards can help ensure that your event goes smoothly and that security concerns are dealt with. Our guards at Secured Security Ltd are trained to be adaptable for any event.

Another important placement for security guards is at condominium and apartment buildings. At Secured Security Ltd, we provide professional uniformed guards to patrol and guard the inner and outer premises of the property. Even with lock and an enterphone, criminals are still able to infiltrate a building where there is no security staff present. All it takes for a stranger to have access to your building is for someone to enter or leave the building and then they catch the door before it closes. Criminals will go to great lengths and sometimes even disguise themselves as a courier or a mail carrier through the enterphone to gain access to a building. A security guard would prevent unwanted persons from entering through the front entrance. A security guard is also able to patrol the parking areas to ensure the visitor parking is not being abused, and that all doors on the premises are safe and secured. Having a Secured Security Ltd guard patrol your building will give you peace of mind knowing someone is always watching out for your well-being.

Uniformed security guards are a benefit to all businesses. At Secured Security Ltd we take pride in protecting what is important to you. We value all our customers and are able to provide a variety of security services. Call us today to find out more on how we can help protect you!

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At Secured Security Ltd we have some new announcements for 2012 that we would like to share with everyone.

This January 2012 we are introducing the first issue of the Secured Security Ltd employee newsletter. We have decided to launch the employee newsletter to help keep our employees informed of what’s new and coming to Secured Security Ltd. In the newsletter we would also like to highlight employees who have shown dedication and growth in their career at Secured. Our employee newsletter will be sent out every quarter to all employees.

In addition, Secured Security Ltd is introducing some brand new Employee Recognition programs. At Secured our best assets are our employees. We believe that happy employees are the necessary foundation for a solid company. By recognizing our employees for their successes and achievements we believe we will encourage continual self development. One of our new programs we will introduce will be the “Employee of the Month” program. Each month an employee will be selected and recognized for their excellent job performance. We are also introducing a new employee referral program where employees will get rewarded for referring new employees to Secured. As Secured Security Ltd continues to expand we will introduce new programs. As always, we welcome your suggestions and comments.

The Secured Security Ltd team would like to wish everyone a healthy and prosperous 2012!

Unfortunately this time of year not everyone has a “peace on earth, joy to the world” attitude, so at Secured Security we want to send a friendly reminder on tips to stay safe this holiday season.

The holiday season can become stressful and busy with all the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties, visitors, and family events. It can easy to let your guard down and forget to take caution in protecting yourself and your family.

The obvious, but one of the most important duties, always ensure ALL doors and windows are locked. In addition, setting lights in your home to turn on with a timer during our you are not home will give the vision to an intruder that someone is likely to be home. Its also important to not leave any expensive household items or wrapped gifts in plain view from the outside of your home. If you are away from home during the holidays, make sure you have a trusted person such as a neighbour regularly inspect your property and remove all newspapers from your front door.

Secured Security also recognises the importance of personal security. Be observant of your surroundings, and of anyone who approaches you. Carry little cash if possible and try to avoid wearing expensive looking jewellery. Avoid walking alone after dark. If you find yourself in a situation walking in the dark, try to find well lit areas that are populated.

At Secured Security, we also want to remind you of Internet safety since there is an abundance of scams and fraudulent emails circling the globe. We suggest that you do not click on links in an unsolicited email as they may contain harmful viruses. Be skeptical of anyone who represents themselves as being from a charitable organization and asking for donations through email or social networking sites. If you do choose to donate, make sure you verify the legitimacy of the organization beforehand. If you participate on social media site, avoid posting that you are on vacation, or are out at a party for the night. Posting your whereabouts could make your home an open invitation to thieves.

We at Secured Security want you all to have a safe and happy holiday season. We invite any questions or comments to be emailed to us at info@securedsecurity.com

Happy Holidays

You’ve now got a new way to get your bike back if it goes missing or gets stolen.

Bike Registry Canada and the UK’s Bike Revolution has become Bike Revolution Canada and uses mobile technology to get your two-wheeled ride back.

The registry is free but for $15 you can get three Pulse ID tags which are tamper-resistant and weatherproof. Those tags have barcodes that can be scanned using a smart phone with the proper app.

There were some frightened people at Langley’s Willowbrook Shopping Centre over the noon hour after shots were fired during a holdup at Golden Tree Jewellery.

Shoppers and workers scrambled for cover as shots rang out.

This woman says, “We saw people fighting and security guards running everywhere.”

One of the store owners at the mall said customers ran into her store, saying, ‘There is a gun! There is a gun!’”

Kiersten was right nearby. “I saw this guy run and then he was macing people and this guy pulled out a gun and started shooting at people, and then I ran into the nearest store, and then when I was in the store I just heard people screaming and crying and then the police showed up.”

Nobody was injured by the gun fire, but several people had to be treated after being doused with bear spray. Some people were hiding in stores, until police gave them the all-clear and the shopping centre was evacuated.

The robbers got away, but Vancouver Police later arrested six men suspected in the heist at North Road and Lougheed in Coquitlam.

Constable Lindsey Houghton says the six were part of a case they were working on with Langley mounties. “The men in custody are facing possible weapons and robbery-related charges.”

Houghton won’t say how long they’d been watching the men, but Thomas from Trident Key Mart near the jewellery store in Willowbrook claims police have been keeping an eye on the store for a while now, even today.

“The RCMP’s plainclothes [officers] have been here for over two weeks. The time line was either two or three weeks…they were permitted to close an hour, an hour and-a-half early one day.”

Welcome to Secured Security Ltd’s first blog on our new page. Please check back regularly for updates on new services, initiatives, offers and local crime and loss prevention news.

We hope you enjoy our blog and look forward to working with you for all your security needs.