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…
Outdoor exercise can benefit your health. It’s time to take to bike and jogging trails to get some healthful exercise in the great outdoors. This outdoor activity has the potential to put us in the wrong place at the wrong time – setting us up for a dangerous confrontation with a stranger. Here are some…
Highway Rest Stops Tips Highway rest stops can benefit your safety. Although highway departments and law enforcement agencies do all they can to make rest areas as safe. Travelers need to be alert to the growing incidence of crime at these locations. Even in areas where there have been no previous problems with violent crimes….
Low Voltage Contractor Choosing the right security and low voltage contractor is essential when building a new home or renovating an existing property. Alert Protective Services has provided high quality security and low voltage systems throughout the greater Chicagoland area for more than three decades. Security and Low Voltage Systems Second to None Alert Protective…
Tornado Preparedness, How to Stay Safe Tornado preparedness is important. Strong thunderstorms and tornadoes have already affected parts of the country this spring, with news coverage showing the damage, devastation and fatalities those communities have experienced. Tornadoes can reach speeds of 300 miles per hour and can hit quickly, so you want to make sure…
Thousands of pool injuries and drowning incidents occur every year; however they can be avoided with proper safety measures. If you have a pool at your home, read the following tips to ensure everyone is safe and has fun. EQUIPMENT Invest in a sturdy pool cover, and use it whenever the pool is not being…
No one enjoys summer quite like the Midwest – as soon as the temperature rises we are in shorts and sleeveless shirts, doing as much as we can outdoors, like grilling out with friends and family. While grilling is one of the most popular ways to cook food, it is also a fire and burn hazard….
Protecting your privacy has never been more important. Consider for a moment the scope of private personal information accessible to anyone virtually. Any clever computer literate person with an Internet connection can access your information. Once you understand that you’ll begin to understand why it is expedient to minimize your vulnerability. Plastic trails. Every time you…
Neighborhood safety is important. Not every stranger in your neighborhood is going to be a criminal. There are many legitimate tradespeople, repair and service technicians who do have legitimate business around our neighborhoods. Just remember, criminals take advantage of this by often assuming the guise of a legitimate business representative. Always ask for and carefully…
For more than 30 years, Alert Protective Services has provided comprehensive home security services to homeowners. From city to village; townhomes to single family homes; new construction to newly renovated, Alert Protective Services brings peace of mind to literally thousands of Chicagoland customers and their families. Alert Protective Services employees are security design experts Our…
Home security improvement can benefit you. Nobody wants to put their home, family or belongings at risk. If you could keep everybody and everything safer, why wouldn’t you? Here are some ways you can improve your home security and give yourself a peace of mind. DEADBOLTS AND PEEPHOLES Deadbolt locks keep the door secure in…