How To Protect Your Business During July 4th

The July 4th Independence Day holiday is an important day across the United States. It is also a time when most businesses close early, to allow their employees time to enjoy the holiday with family and friends.

Small and large business owners should take extra precautions on holidays to ensure their business is not a likely target of opportunistic burglars and vandals. To help secure your business property, consider the following security tips:

• Security patrols – hiring a security patrol to drive by the business or to stay on the grounds of a large property is the safest option. In small business sectors, several small businesses could work together to hire a patrol for the whole neighborhood.
• Ensure doors and windows are locked – with hot weather, it is not uncommon for windows to be open during the day in many businesses and workplaces. Double-check all windows and doors to make sure they are closed and locked before you let the staff go and have fun.
• Check alarms systems – make sure all fire alarms and security alarm systems are working. These systems should have diagnostics and self-checks that ensure everything is working correctly.
• Remove any debris or garbage -while fireworks are more likely in residential areas, parks or community centers, be sure all flammable materials, including garbage, packing and boxes are moved well away from your building. This helps to prevent the risk of accidental fire with stray fireworks.
• Use technology – if you have cameras in your business, check the system, and monitor the business. Small businesses may also use a security company system to provide CCTV for the inside as well as the outside of the business.

Plan in advance for July 4th and implement security precautions to protect your business.

When you need security for your business, talk to the experts at Dinasty Security. For more information on our services, see us online at www.dinastysecurity.com.