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Healthcare Business Security Challenges: An Overview

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Healthcare organizations have a lot to protect, including patients, staff, medical records, medications, and valuable equipment. If you’re looking for a security solution for your healthcare organization, choosing a partner that understands your business’s needs is vital.

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Best Online Apps for Researching Crime and Staying Safe in Your Neighborhood

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

It’s always wise to be aware of potential crime and safety risks in your area since knowledge is the first step to creating a plan that will address these safety risks. There are tools out there that will provide crime statistics. This data is based on neighborhood, city, or statewide data. Each tool listed below allows users to gather important data, receive alerts, and connect with others in their neighborhoods. These are some of the best tools we’ve found.

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Restaurant Safety Tips for Winter

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Dining out during the winter months is one of the joys of the season. Unfortunately, winter poses some safety challenges that need to be addressed to keep both diners and employees safe. Between cramped workspaces, open flames, packed dining rooms, and winter weather, there are some potential safety hazards to address.

These safety tips provide guidance for how restaurants can keep employees and customers safe during the winter months:

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Stay Safe While Traveling This Thanksgiving

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Thanksgiving weekend is one of the biggest travel weekends of the year, and driving is typically the most popular method of travel. In 2021, AAA predicted 48.3 million people would travel by car over the holiday weekend. A year later, there are even fewer restrictions, and folks are even more eager to visit family and friends, so it’s safe to expect even more travelers on the nation’s highways.

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Blackouts Are a Risk This Winter – Is Your Business Ready?

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in Russia halting its pipeline gas supply to most of Europe, leaving a gap in the fuel supply. New England, which relies on liquified natural gas (LNG) for electricity, must now compete against European countries for fuel.

ISO New England Inc. advises that a prolonged cold spell this winter will put the region at risk for blackouts as the demand on the grid may be more than it can bear. ISO warns that these blackouts may be necessary to curb the supply and demand imbalance.

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Daylight Savings: Seasonal Safety Check-in

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Daylight savings time comes around twice per year, making it a fantastic opportunity to do a seasonal safety check-in around your home. Massachusetts winters are notoriously cold, so it’s essential to prepare for inclement weather and the hazards that come with it. Keeping your home safe and stocked with emergency supplies will save you a last-minute trip to the store during poor weather. Use this seasonal safety checklist to prep your household for the coming months.

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Happy Halloween: Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips for 2022

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

For young kids, Halloween is a fun-filled holiday that promises an abundance of candy and the opportunity to sport spooky costumes. For parents, the eeriest parts of Halloween have little to do with the costumes. 

Due to increased pedestrians, low visibility, and an abundance of distractions, Halloween night typically brings a surge of pedestrian fatalities, particularly among children. 

These tips will help keep your children and any trick-or-treaters visiting your home safe on Halloween night.  Read more →

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Commercial Security Components Series: Wrap-up

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Commercial Security CameraCommercial security systems are integral to protecting your employees, products, and your premises from hazards like fires or break-ins. They can also assist with quality control and loss prevention, protect you against false injury claims, and help you monitor employee attendance and behavior in the workplace.

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Fall Home Security Checklist

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Autumn brings shorter days, increased precipitation, and the start of storm season. This simple seasonal home security checklist will help you prepare for seasonal changes to keep you and your home safe and secure through the autumn months.

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Benefits of Motion Activated Lights in Your Yard

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Having your walkways and entrances well-lit can reduce the risk of trips and falls and deter burglars. Putting your outdoor lights on motion sensors makes it easier to keep the perimeter of your home safe for your family and pets.

Here are some of the top benefits of motion-activated lights.

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