Fire alarm safety is important. This October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week, which is the perfect time to review fire safety procedure at home with your family. You should also take this time to ensure your smoke alarms are functioning properly. Smoke alarms are essential in your hom fire escape plan, as a functioning alarm…
You put an emphasis on safety at home, where you sleep, eat and live with your family. Again, think about it – you likely spend a good portion of your waking hours at your place of work. Why wouldn’t you want the same level of safety there? If you have your own small business, it…
Have you been doing some fall maintenance? Maybe you’ve had your furnace inspected or your gutters cleared. What about your locks? Did you know that changing your locks should be a part of home maintenance? While you don’t need to change locks too regularly, once every three years is usually sufficient, there are some times when…
Travel security tips can be quite useful. Finishing the summer with a vacation? While traveling can be an exciting, fun and eye-opening experience, it can turn into a nightmare if you lose your baggage or fall victim to a pick-pocketer. Continue reading for safety tips that will keep your trip safe and stress-free! Keep an…
Summer is coming to a close. With the change of seasons come a change in your home’s security needs. Focus on these items below when considering your safety Fall Security Tips Light Up the Night Fall means shorter days and longer nights. For instances, since burglars tend to do their work at night, this gives…
Emergency preparation help save lives. An emergency can be a weather-related event or an interruption of utility services. From a terrorist attack to a major industrial accident. The most important thing to remember is to remain calm. Assess the situation rationally and react safely and appropriately. Another important thing to remember is that very often…
Evacuation basics can help save lives. Your family may not be together if and when disaster strikes. It’s a good idea to plan how you will contact one another. To understand what each of you should do in different situations. Often, in emergencies, local phone circuits are overwhelmed with calls. Long distance circuits are readily…
Stalkers can be a nuance. No one really wants to be the target of someone else’s obsession. Unfortunately, there’s no way to predict who will become the focal point of obsessive-compulsive behavior, but there are ways to recognize the signals of such behavior, such as: A level of persistence that is inappropriate. A disturbing attachment…
BE PREPARED … very prepared … surely applies to every one of us when it comes to the weather. Here are some emergency preparedness tips to keep in mind: Keep a battery-powered radio, flashlights and plenty of fresh batteries on hand where you can find them in the dark. Avoid relying on candles or oil hurricane…
A potential consumer fraud has been sweeping the country. College students are going door to door during the summer months offering a “free” security system. In exchange for allowing a new alarm sign to be placed in front of the house. This consumer fraud is no joke. After signing the contract, homeowners are finding out…
Extension ladders safety is important. This is the time of year for home improvement projects as well as seasonal chores. Many of these projects include the use of an extension ladder. These ladders can make the job easier – but, can also make the work more dangerous. Always make absolutely certain that there are no…
Water Safety Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) come in a variety of shapes, colors and materials. Whether you are the captain of your own watercraft, or a guest on someone else’s, the most important thing about a PFD is whether or not it provides each individual with adequate protection for the water conditions you expect to…