On Thursday, June 27, 2019, Heartland Security participated in the Douglas County Healthy & Active Senior Expo sponsored by Douglas County TRIAD. Seniors could visit vendor tables, listen to the keynote speaker, attend breakout sessions, get free lunch, and win door prizes. One of the breakout sessions was titled “Home Safety” with a talk given […]
Author: Alexa Sandbakken
4 Things You Should be Doing with Your Camera System DVR
You check your smoke alarm batteries twice a year, but do you ever check your DVR (digital video recorder)? Keeping your camera surveillance system in good working order is a must. If you’ve put in the investment for a video surveillance system, you’ll want to make sure you do the following to keep it in tip-top shape. […]
Protect Your Kids and Guard Your Cabinets with a Sensor from Heartland Security
If you’ve got kids, you know there are many dangers you want to protect them from. No matter what age they are, you want them to be safe and healthy. But what about when you’re not there? How do you know if they’re making good choices? Heartland Security can help. That protective instinct starts right […]
Local and Cooperative-Owned: What makes Heartland Security different
When you think about security systems, what kind of companies come to mind? Many people can name at least one national company, and possibly a few smaller companies. These companies probably include cable, phone, or Internet providers, or other companies who have added on security as part of their varied services. Heartland Security is different […]
Heartland Security Sponsors Farmhouse Coat Rack Youth Class
On Saturday, March 30, from 9am-12pm, along with the Central Minnesota Builders Association, Heartland Security sponsored a Community Education class in St. Cloud for K-6 students to build a farmhouse coat rack. We had 15 participants and everyone got pizza and cookies for lunch! Take a look through the pictures below to see how the project […]
How Much Does a Standard Security System Cost and What’s Included?
What’s in a standard security system? How much does a security system cost? We’ve written before about how there is no standard price for a security system, but we will give you an idea of what a basic security system package includes and how much it might cost you. 1. What’s in a standard security system? While there isn’t […]
5 Ways to Make Sure Your House Stays Dry This Spring
If you’re like most people in the Midwest, you’re concerned about flooding when all this snow melts. How can you tell if your house will have water problems? What are some strategies to prevent water from getting inside your home? Spring rain, melting snow, and drains clogged by ice, snow, and debris can easily cause […]
Burglary Statistics from 2018
With the crime numbers in for 2018, if you rank each state from highest amount of crimes to lowest amount, Minnesota came in 36th highest and Iowa was 17th highest. While they are not in the top 10, it can still can be a cause for alarm. Minnesota Minnesota’s burglary rate in 2018 was 336.9 […]
Heartland Security’s 2018 Holiday Party
Heartland Security celebrated a great 2018 with our employees at our annual holiday party earlier this month. 2018 was a great year for us and we’re thankful for our customers and current and retired employees! Heartland Security employees and their guests made guesses as to how many ornaments were in a jar, how many “snowballs” […]
Smart Homes and Security Systems are No Longer Separate
According to a 2017 Park Associates survey, 75% of all home security installations now include smart home controls and features. So many homeowners now enjoy the convenience of a smart home with a security system hub, it’s incredibly common to include smart home features in security system installations. Buying a home with technology upgrades has […]