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Four Essential Pet Fire Safety Tips

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

The American Kennel Club founded National Pet Fire Safety Day (July 15th) to bring awareness to the fact that nearly half a million pets are affected by home fires each year. With this in mind, your fire safety plan should incorporate all members of your family, including the furry ones. 

Fortunately, there are many simple ways you can help protect your pet from fire-related injuries, including pet-proofing your home, limiting their exposure to open flames, and more. Whether you’re at home or away, here are some simple pet fire safety tips.

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Commercial Fire Alarm Systems: How They Work

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Manual fire alarmCommercial fire alarm systems are essential for protecting employees, customers, merchandise, and property in the event of a fire. These sophisticated systems are designed to detect the presence of fire (heat and/or smoke) and notify the occupants of the building so they can evacuate safely.

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Fourth of July Travel Safety Tips

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

It’s easy to get complacent about safety, especially when you’re on vacation and focused on fun and relaxation. Given that the Fourth of July weekend is statistically the most dangerous weekend of the year, it’s essential to take precautions to ensure you and your loved ones stay safe over the holiday. Traffic accidents, fire- and fireworks-related injuries, and swimming-related accidents are the top reasons individuals find themselves in the Emergency Room over the Fourth.

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Central Station: The Key to a Swift Alarm Response

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

When an alarm system is triggered, a quick and effective response is essential to ensure the safety of a commercial building and its occupants. Whether the alarm is falsely triggered or the result of a true emergency, having a monitored alarm system will help you ensure that every alert receives an appropriate response.

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Overview of a Commercial Security System

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Commercial security systems are an essential part of keeping your business and your employees safe. They can also help you monitor your production line for quality control, and even protect you from things like false injury claims or employee misconduct.

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How to Secure a Residential Construction Site

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Residential Construction SiteResidential construction sites are vulnerable to threats like burglary, vandalism, and false injury claims. Whether you’re overseeing a small home renovation or a brand new residential construction project, it’s essential to keep the site secure from unauthorized personnel and closely monitor your construction team. Here are some simple tips for securing your residential construction site.

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3 Signs Your Commercial Security System Needs to Be Upgraded or Checked

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Businesswoman in office setting, part of a post on commercial security systemsAn up to date commercial security system can protect your business from external threats, help you monitor internal processes, and even improve efficiency. But, you shouldn’t expect to simply install a system and walk away. Your needs will evolve, and your system must evolve with them. Here are a few signs your commercial security system should be evaluated and/or upgraded.

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Top 4 Security Challenges for Cannabis Producers and Dispensaries

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Image of person in cannabis production, part of post about cannabis securityDue to strict regulations and a high vulnerability to theft, a robust security strategy is essential for cannabis industry businesses. Failing to develop a security strategy compliant with the Cannabis Compliance Commissions (CCC) requirements can be a costly mistake in terms of both time and money. Understanding the leading security challenges of the industry will help you determine what to prioritize and how to allocate your security budget.

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How to Know if Your Home Security System Needs to Be Upgraded or Checked

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Between your changing needs and the evolution of technology, you should regularly audit and upgrade your home security system. Advances in home security technology improve efficiency and functionality by increasing your system’s resilience (so it never goes down), making it easier for you to monitor your home from afar, and offering real-time alerts if anything goes wrong. If you’re unsure whether your system is well-optimized, here are a few signs your home security system needs to be checked and upgraded.

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Everything You Need to Know About Carbon Monoxide Detectors

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Man Installing Smoke Or Carbon Monoxide DetectorCarbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that can be fatal if inhaled in high concentrations. It is produced by burning fuel, and can come from common items like furnaces, barbecues, gas ranges, vehicle engines, and burning wood. Carbon monoxide will not affect you with proper ventilation, but when the gas is produced inside an enclosed space, it is hazardous, and can even be lethal.

According to CDC data, over 400 people in the United States die from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning each year, and thousands of individuals seek medical treatment for CO poisoning. Fortunately, carbon monoxide poisoning is preventable.

Keep yourself and your family safe from CO poisoning by ensuring you have a functional carbon monoxide detector in your home.

Carbon monoxide detectors work just like a smoke detector by sounding an alarm if they sense the presence of carbon monoxide.

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