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Fire Prevention Month: Fire Safety for Small Businesses

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

October is National Fire Prevention Month and while much time is devoted to raising awareness on preventing home fires, residences aren’t the only places affected. As a small business owner, you are responsible for making sure your staff and customers have a safe place to conduct business.
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How to Avoid Pet-Related Fires in Your Home

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Pets are awfully cute and cuddly. They’re fun to play with and make the perfect subject for social media posts. Your sweet fur babies can also pose a threat to your home. Many fires are started by cooking, electrical issues, and even arson. According to Preventative Vet, the National Fire Protection Association says that pets are responsible for approximately 1,000 fires every year in the United States. Here’s what you need to know to prevent them as a pet owner.
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Tips for Increasing Neighborhood Safety

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

October is National Crime Prevention Month, and neighborhood safety is top-of-mind for many people. Residents can play a significant role in neighborhood safety. If everyone works together to monitor what’s happening, the neighborhood can remain safe for everyone. Here are some tips that will help increase neighborhood safety:
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Campus Safety Month: How to Keep Students Safe on Your College Campus

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month; in Massachusetts, it’s Campus Fire Safety Month. As college students settle into their routines for the year, educational institutions must ensure they are studying and living in a safe environment. Here are some tips for keeping students safe on your college campus.
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How to Winterize Your Pool at the End of the Season

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

As summer comes to an end and you put away all the season’s toys and equipment, you shouldn’t forget to prep your pool for the colder months when it goes unused. Failing to winterize your pool can spell trouble for next season. Here is important information about why you need to winterize your pool.
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How a Security Partner Can Support Regulatory Compliance for Biotech Companies

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Biotechnology companies with lab spaces must meet the compliance standards of their regulating authorities. Organizations like the USDA, EPA, and FDA work to ensure that biotechnology and biopharma processes and products are safe for the health of humans, animals, and the environment.
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Top Tips for Securing Your Vacation Home for the Winter

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

As Labor Day approaches and you prepare to celebrate the end of summer, it’s also time to close up your summer home for the season. Securing your home protects it from the weather and improves the overall safety of your property. A secure home is less likely to be vandalized, robbed, or damaged due to the winter weather.
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Securing Areas of Refuge in Your Commercial Building

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

According to Massachussetts building code, most multi-story commercial buildings constructed or extensively renovated after 2015 are required to include an area of refuge in their design. (Note: There are certain exceptions to this code, including certain types of healthcare facilities and buildings with supervised automatic sprinkler systems.)
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Essential College Dorm Room Safety Tips

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Starting college is an exciting time for young adults. For the first time, they get to experience living on their own, where they are responsible for themselves and their space. As a parent, you are likely excited about this new chapter in your child’s life and perhaps a little nervous. Safety is going to be top of mind for you as a parent. Here are some things you should go over with your child before they move into their dorm room or off-campus residence for college.
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Why It’s Time to Upgrade the Communication of Your Fire Panel

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

As we speak, POTS lines (plain old telephone systems) are being phased out. Major telecom companies like AT&T and Verizon are in the process of decommissioning their POTS systems as they are no longer the gold standard. Since older fire panels relied, at least in part, on POTS lines for communication, it’s time to make sure your panel is using modern communication methods.
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