Welcome Back Snowbirds! – 2018
Assess Your Safety and Security Welcome back, snowbirds! Community safety and home security are some of the first things you should re-evaluate when you return. Here are some helpful tips: Is landscape around your home or throughout the community overgrown? When plants get too bushy or are not spaced out, they create hiding places for […]
FAQ: How can Communities Stop Vandalism? – FLCAJ October
Methods for Preventing Vandalism at Amenities It is discouraging for residents to wake up to and frustrating for property managers to address after arriving at a community only to find furniture was thrown in the pool, bubbles are overflowing from a hot tub, or graffiti lines the bathroom walls. The community amenity may have to […]
Testimonial: Dan C., Board Member in Hernando, FL
Below is a testimonial from Dan C., Board Member in Hernando, FL with an Envera gate system. The entire team was professional and worked together from the time we first contacted them through the “live opening,” and they have continued to be supportive and great to work with now that the system is operational. The team worked […]
Testimonial: Yvette G., Property Manager in St. Augustine, FL
Below is a testimonial from Yvette G., Property Manager in St. Augustine, FL with an Envera system. It was a great solution to our issues. We have the benefit of someone monitoring the amenities, in addition to 24 hour cameras that we can access at any time via the Internet. Envera was very professional from the start. […]
Testimonial: Casey R., Board Member in Ormond Beach, FL
Below is a testimonial from Casey R., Board Member in Ormond Beach, FL with an Envera gate system. Envera has done a wonderful job in securing our neighborhood. Our manned guards would let anyone in just so they could get back to playing on their phone. We went from manned, 12 hour security, to the 24 hour […]
FAQ: Should Communities use a Fake Camera System? – FLCAJ August
The Pros and Cons of using Dummy Surveillance When security is the topic of discussion for a community, dummy cameras are often proposed as a possible solution. Dummy surveillance, or fake a camera system, are designed to look real in hopes that people will not know the difference. They are often seen as a budget-conscience […]
Keep Your Community Safe From The Controversy Of License Swiping
Lately there have been mounting concerns about one of the most basic practices of traditional community security guards — swiping driver’s licenses. According to community guests, vendors, and the State, the issue is not in taking down the public information on the front of the card, but in capturing the unknown data that resides in the […]
Hurricane Safety and Security for a Community – FLCAJ July
When it comes to taking care of various needs throughout a community, property managers and board members rely on many vendors to ensure hurricane safety and that all areas are addressed. While in the midst of the 2018 hurricane season, it is never too early to start preparing. In fact, if you have not heard […]
FAQ: How Can a Non-Gated Community Be Secured? – FLCAJ June
The options and methods available for non-gated community entrances and amenities: For many communities, adding gates to the entrance points and fencing around the property perimeter is not an option. This can be a result of county regulations, permitting restrictions, or perhaps the majority of residents do not want to undertake the associated costs. Whatever […]
Vetting Your Vendors: The Importance of Qualifying Service Providers – FLCAJ April
When it comes to taking care of various needs throughout a community, property managers and board members rely on many vendors to ensure all areas are addressed. From security to landscaping, budgets, and much, much more, there are an abundance of businesses that offer help. With so many options in each field, communities often have […]