Hue & Cry Closed For Christmas And New Year’s – Winter Vacation Safety Tips

The business offices of Hue & Cry Security Systems will be closed on December 26 for Christmas and January 2 for New Year’s.

During this time, our Central Alarm Monitoring Center and Security and Fire System Repair Service will remain open.  If you have any questions for our staff while our business offices are closed, please visit the Hue & Cry Security Systems Contact Page.

We hope you have a joyous Christmas and a great New Year!

As you visit family and friends this holiday season, here are some winter vacation safety tips.

Winter Vacation Safety Tips

Home and personal safety aren’t always top of mind during the holiday season.  To keep your home safe while you are away, follow these home safety tips.

• Keep Your Plans Private – Don’t broadcast your winter vacation plans to the world.  Avoid posting travel plans on social media sites.  Only tell close family members and friends about your trip.

• Make It Look Like Someone Is Home – Have your neighbor park their car in your driveway and use lights on timers to give the impression that someone is home.

• Stop Deliveries – Stop mail and newspaper delivery while you are gone.  If you’re expecting a package, have a neighbor retrieve it from your doorstep.

• Keep Up Maintenance – A driveway full of snow is a sure sign that no one is home.  Have a neighbor or friend remove the snow while you’re gone.

• Unplug Electronics – To prevent a fire, unplug all electronics such as TVs, DVD players and other electronic devices.

• Notify Alarm Company – Tell your alarm company the days that you will be gone and be sure to properly set your home security alarm.

• Don’t Hide A Key – Don’t hide a key for a neighbor or friend.  Instead, let them hold on to it until you return home.

• Secure Valuables – Place any valuables in a safe or a lockbox while you are gone.

• Un-connect Computer – Any computers wired to the internet should be disconnected.  This helps to prevent security breaches from hackers.

• Keep Heat On – Keep your furnace set at a safe temperature that will prevent the water pipes from freezing while you are gone.  FriendlyPlumber.com recommends setting your furnace at 55 degrees.

• Don’t Leave Christmas Lights On – Leaving Christmas lights on without anyone home for days is dangerous.  Keep the Christmas lights off.

• Check Locks – Before you leave, make sure all windows, doors and fence gates are locked.

Following these safety tips will keep your home safe.  At Hue & Cry Security Systems, we are the top home security system provider in Northern California and Oregon.

For more great home and business security tips, read the Hue & Cry Security Systems Blog.

Protect Family And Friends With New Group Safety Program From Hue & Cry Security Systems

At Hue & Cry Security Systems, we’re making it easier for businesses to protect their employees, family and friends.

Businesses that are Hue & Cry customers can share security benefits with their employees, family and friends as part of the Hue & Cry Security Systems Group Safety Program.

Employees, family and friends are eligible to receive:

• Free activation of existing security systems
• Competitive rates for monitoring
• 25% off the cost of installing a new residential security system (Up to $100 off)
• Enrollment in Referral Program
• Discounts on additional services and options

Here’s why your employees, family and friends will want a home security system from Hue & Cry.

• Expert Service: Licensed, bonded and insured technicians perform our services.

• Never Pay for False Alarms: We pay any false alarm fines caused by our properly installed and maintained systems.

•  The Best Warranty Period: We have the longest warranties in the industry.

• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: We promise complete satisfaction.

• Creating Local Jobs in Your Community: We are a locally owned and operated security company, protecting homes and businesses since 1977.

• Free Month of Monitoring: You pay for 11 months of monitoring and you get the 12^th month for free.

• Cash Reward Referral Program: We offer a referral program for up to $50 for each new customer that signs with Hue & Cry.

To learn more about the Hue & Cry Group Safety Program, call us at 1-800-762-3196 or visit the Hue & Cry Security Systems Contact Page.

Hue & Cry Security Systems Attending CAA Winter Convention

Understanding the latest home and business security technologies is what makes Hue & Cry Security Systems different from other security companies.

As part of our commitment to keeping your home and business safe, we are attending the California Alarm Association Winter Conference on December 7-10.

This four-day conference will showcase some of the latest security technologies that will protect your home and business.  We can’t wait to see what this year’s conference has in store!

The conference also includes lots of great security discussions from famous politicians such as former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown as well as a retired Naval Officer, who served in the elite counter terrorism unit SEAL Team Six.   This is the same fighting force that took down Osama Bin Laden.

To reach us during the show, visit the Hue & Cry Security Systems Contact Page.

Join Hue & Cry Security Systems On Facebook

Visit the Hue & Cry Security Systems Facebook Page to participate in online discussions about home and business security. You’ll also hear about promotions from time to time.

Our Facebook page offers exclusive security tips that you won’t find anywhere else. It also features information on upcoming Hue & Cry promotional deals as well as upcoming security events.

To regularly get information from our Facebook Page, visit the Hue & Cry Facebook Page and click the ‘Like’ button at the top of the screen. It’s that easy.

Hue & Cry Business Office Closed Dec. 31, Security Services Will Be Open

Hue & Cry Security Systems’ business office will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31 for New Years.

Our Central Alarm Monitoring Center and Security and Fire System Repair Service will remain open as usual. If you have any questions for our business office, feel free to contact us on our contact page.

From all of us at Hue & Cry Security Systems have a great New Years! We’ll see you on Monday, Jan. 3, 2011.

Hue & Cry Business Office Closed On Christmas Eve, Security Services Will Be Open

Hue & Cry Security Systems’ business office will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24 for Christmas.

Our Central Alarm Monitoring Center and Security and Fire System Repair Service will remain open as usual. If you have any questions for our business office, feel free to contact us on our contact page.

From all of us at Hue & Cry Security Systems have a great Christmas, and we’ll see you on Monday, Dec. 27.

Get Two Free Months Of Alarm Monitoring From Hue & Cry Security Systems

For December, we’re offering two free months of alarm monitoring. You get 12 months of monitoring for the price of 10 months.

All you have to do is pay for 10 months in advance during December with an electronic draft from a checking account.  You also have the option of the date we draft your account from the 5th, 10th or 15th of December.

We also have another December deal if you’re paying with any major credit card. Pay for 11 months in advance during December with your credit card, and you’ll receive the 12th month of monitoring for free.

Both offers are only valid for burglar and/or fire monitoring. The offers expires December 31, 2010.

Call us at 800-762-3196 for more details or to set up your next payment (with no additional fees for the convenience). For more information on any of our services visit our website at www.hueandcry.com.

Hue & Cry Business Office Closed Dec. 3, Security Services Will Be Open

Hue & Cry Security Systems’ business office will be closed on Friday, Dec. 3.

Our Central Alarm Monitoring Center and Security and Fire System Repair Service will remain open as usual. If you have any questions for our business office, feel free to contact us on our contact page.

Hue & Cry Business Office Closed For Thanksgiving, Security Services Will Be Open

Hue & Cry Security Systems’ business office will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving.

Our Central Alarm Monitoring Center and Security and Fire System Repair Service will remain open as usual. If you have any questions for our business office, feel free to contact us on our contact page.

From all of us at Hue & Cry Security Systems have a great Thanksgiving, and we’ll see you on Monday, Nov. 29.

How You Can Help With the Oil Spill Cleanup

On April 20, 2010, an explosion occurred on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico.  Aside from causing the deaths of 11 workers, and injuring 17 more, the explosion has resulted in what is now considered to be the largest off-shore oil spill in United States history.  The explosion caused the oil rig to sink which, in turn led to a sea floor oil gusher which is pouring about 20 – 40 thousand barrels of oil per day into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.  The spill has severely affected the fishing and tourism industries in the Gulf Coast states.

The drilling rig was under lease to BP (British Petroleum) at the time of the explosion.  There was concern over BP’s management of the rig at the time of the explosion; therefore many feel that BP should be held responsible for the spill and the US government is exploring the possibility of a criminal suit against the company.

BP is involved in cleanup efforts and has promised to pay out claims to those affected by the spill. You also can assist with the cleanup efforts. There are multiple ways to do this from donating money and resources or volunteering in the cleanup effort. We’ve listed a variety of ways that you can assist in the cleanup effort:

BP Oil Response Information

BP (British Petroleum) Response Page

http://www.BP.com/GulfOfMexicoResponse

National Wildlife Foundation Response Page

http://www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Wildlife-Conservation/Threats-to-Wildlife/Oil-Spill.aspx

Making a Donation

NWF Wildlife Emergency Donations

https://online.nwf.org/site/Donation2?df_id=16706&16706.donation=form1

Environmental Defense Fund

https://secure2.edf.org/site/Donation2?idb=0&df_id=3740&3740.donation=form1&gclid=CNKkutrRoqICFRA2gwodTDvzvg

Second Harvest Food Bank

http://no-hunger.org/mss%20content/Websites/LANewOrleans57/Home/Donate/DonateNow.aspx

American Bird Conservancy

https://www.abcbirds.org/membership/donate.cfm?code=gcos

Oceana

https://oceana.democracyinaction.org/o/209/t/7453/p/salsa/web/common/public/content?content_item_KEY=4192&utm_source=homepage%2Bfeature&utm_medium=oceana&utm_campaign=offshore%2Bdrilling

Volunteer for Cleanup

Deepwater Horizon Response

http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/go/page/2931/46359/

Gulf Coast oil spill Volunteers Group on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=121928837818541&ref=search

Gulf of Mexico Response Telephone Contact Numbers

U.S. Coast Guard Joint Information Center: (985) 902-5231

Environmental hotline and community information: (866) 448-5816

Wildlife distress hotline: (866) 557-1401

Volunteers: (866) 448-5816

Register your professional services: (281) 366-5511

Vessels of Opportunity – register boats to assist with response: (281) 366-5511

Ideas to help with the spill: (281) 366-5511