Halloween has come and gone and the holidays are fast approaching. This year looks to be a bit different with the supply chain issues taking place right now. Store shelves look to be bare so there may be an increase in theft from porch pirates or in store shoplifting. When resources are scant, crime increases. Add that to the pandemic and it’s a good idea to put in place some safety practices for the holiday season. Holiday Safety Tips Lock Your Office This should be a no brainer, but when leaving the office be sure to lock it. If you’re going in to catch up on a weekend or when the... Read More

Summer is here and that means it’s time to update or create a summertime safety list. Summer is a time of sun and fun, but it can also be deadly if you don’t follow some summer time safety precautions. Prevention is key and in order to prevent disasters from happening you need to be prepared. The heat is probably the biggest threat during the summer months. Excessive heat can kill so be sure to follow these safety tips regarding the heat. Hydrate – Make sure you’re hydrated during the summer. Make sure your pets are hydrated too. Drink plenty of water and stay away from... Read More

Do you have an emergency plan? If you do have you updated it recently. If the horrific collapse of the condos in Miami illustrate – bad things can and do happen when you least expect it – so it’s good to be prepared. Click here if you’d like to help the victims of the Surfside Condo collapse. In fact, you should have several plans. Not all emergencies require the same kind of action, so have plans in place for various scenarios. In Jacksonville, FL we plan for hurricane. That can mean boarding up the windows or it can mean leaving the area until the all clear has been given... Read More

We’ve seen a large uptick in crime this past year. It should come as no surprise with people being out of work, and cooped up with nothing to do due to the pandemic. Crime is up across the board and if you need security, we can help. EBS Security provides top notch security to businesses, retail establishments, restaurants, and body guard services in the Jacksonville, FL area. Due to the uptick in crime, it’s more important than ever to be mindful of your surroundings. Below are a few things you can do to better protect yourself during these difficult and challenging times. Vehicle... Read More

With the recent Coronavirus outbreak, we’re all consumed with keeping our homes, workplaces, schools and other gathering areas safe. While we specialize in safety and security for home and office, we’re also concerned with keeping those spaces safe from any virus. We should all practice these safety tips to ensure our home, office, school, place of worship and any other meeting place remains a safe space in this chaotic time. Staying Safe During the Coronavirus Outbreak Cover your Cough If you have to cough or sneeze use a tissue that can be immediately thrown away, or use a handkerchief.... Read More

At EBS Security we’re all about safety, and one of the ways to keep people safe is to make sure their homes and work environments are tested for radon. January is Radon Awareness Month, a great time to find out your radon levels. Did you know that radon is responsible for more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year? In Florida one in five homes tests positive for elevated radon levels. Radon can be found in all types of buildings – single family homes, townhouses, schools, office buildings, hi rises, and strip malls – radon can be found anywhere. It doesn’t matter how... Read More

School has either just begun or is about to begin, now is a great time to have a Back To School Safety refresher coarse for students, parents and anyone who drives around children (that’s all of us). Back to School Safety Active Shooter Drills In the wake of the recent shootings, school safety is at the top of everyone’s list. While there is some debate about the effectiveness of active shooter drills in schools, preparing your children to remain calm in a crisis situation is always helpful, (this blog is not the place to learn about active shooter safety – it’s a much larger... Read More

While auto theft has increase over the last couple of years, it still remains below the 1991 level when it peaked. That said, car thieves are always devising new ways to steal your vehicle. Don’t be the next victim of auto theft, do these things so your car doesn’t get stolen. Take Keys with You – This might seem really obvious, but there were 229,339 vehicle thefts with keys or fobs left in the vehicles between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2018. Thats 229,339 auto thefts that didn’t have to happen, and shouldn’t have happened. Keep Owner’s Manual in the... Read More

As security providers in Jacksonville, FL we know this city has its problems. It’s no secret that Jacksonville, FL has a higher crime rate than most other cities in Florida. While it has gotten better in the past few years, and no longer holds the title for highest crime rate, it is still not the safest place to be. The crime rate in Jacksonville is comparable to other cities in the US that are the same size, though it still has a higher rate of violent crime and property crime. It’s fantastic that our crime rate is going down, but it’s just as important to practice skills that... Read More

The holidays are almost here and that means we need to take safety precautions around the house to make sure everyone stays safe this holiday season. The holidays are wonderful time of year, we get together with friends and family, share a meal, good conversation and there might even be some presents. That should be safe, right? Not always, the holidays can be a dangerous time for pets, children and adults if we don’t go to extra efforts to make sure everything is in order. Here are some holiday safety tips to help you have a wonderful holiday season. Holiday Safety Tips Lights – This... Read More