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- Heart Health Month: How Fitness Centers Can Ensure a Safe Workout Environment
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- 4 Benefits of Commercial Security Systems for Landlords
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- Blizzard in New England Preparedness Tips
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- How to Prevent and Extinguish Electrical Fires in a Commercial Building
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Top 11 Reasons Commercial Buildings Fail Fire Safety Inspections
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAccording to the officials, there were no sprinklers on six of the buildings 14 floors and no smoke detectors in the hallways of multiple floors, in violation of city laws. The inspection also found a number of other fire and safety hazards, including loose wiring, broken emergency lighting as well as blocked or sealed emergency exits. Read more →
How to Protect Your Home or Condo Complex from Holiday Package Thieves
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamFedEx, which also anticipates another record peak holiday shipping season, estimates it will deliver between 380-400 million packages. In the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the U.S. Postal Service also expects to deliver 850 million packages, which is more than a 10 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Read more →
How Stores Can Mitigate Organized Retail Crime this Thanksgiving Shopping Weekend
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamOf those considering shopping the long holiday weekend, the survey found that 20 percent plan to shop on Thanksgiving Day (32 million). Black Friday will remain the busiest day, with 70 percent planning to shop (115 million).
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Business Security: 7 Common Security Measures Too Often Overlooked
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamSometimes, despite your best efforts, security can be compromised, especially if you overlook important elements of your risk mitigation plan.
We’ve put together a list of seven common security oversights commercial property owners and managers often make to help you avoid them. Read more →
The 3 Emergency Shut Off Switches You Should Know
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAs we enter the more treacherous months for New England weather, it is important to plan ahead for an emergency. While it is important to have an evacuation plan and an emergency preparedness kit, it is also essential to know how to shut off the utilities before a disaster. If these utilities are not shut off they may cause damage to your home and possibly endanger your family.
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Fire Prevention Week: Do You Have a Fire Escape Plan in Place?
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamOct. 8-14 is
Fire Prevention Week, which stresses the importance of having a home fire escape plan in place.
When it comes to getting out of your house if there’s a fire, you really do have to make every second count. In fact, if a fire starts in your home, you only have two minutes to escape because under the right conditions a fire can double in size every minute, according to the American Red Cross.
That’s why you should install smoke alarms on every level of your home, at the bottom of every stairwell and outside each bedroom. Test smoke alarms every month and replace the batteries as needed.
It’s also critical to develop an escape plan and practice your plan until everyone can evacuate the home in less than two minutes.
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How to Mitigate Organized Retail Crime This Holiday Season
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWhy are most retail businesses concerned? ORC costs the retail industry about $30 billion each year, according to the 2016 Organized Retail Crime Survey, an annual survey conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Moreover, the problem is growing. For the first time, 100 percent of the retailers surveyed by the NRF said they have been victims of organized retail crime, up from 97 percent in 2015. In addition, 83 percent of the retailers surveyed reported an increase in ORC year-over-year. Read more →
13 Tips to Help New Parents Baby Proof Their Homes
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamThat’s why it’s important to make your home safe for the new addition to your family. You should set aside some time – probably a weekend – to walk through your house, room by room, making a list of the things that need to be baby proofed. Then take the necessary steps to secure your home to keep your baby safe. Read more →
7 Tips to Help Keep Your Kids Safe Online
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAlthough the Internet offers lots of useful and entertaining information, being online can put your kids at risk of falling victims to other online users – children as well as adults – who want to exploit and/or intimidate them.
It’s your responsibility to take the necessary precautions to protect your children. Read more →
Frequently Asked Video Surveillance Questions
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamLearn the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions regarding video surveillance systems to help determine whether it might be right for your home or business.
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