As college students settle into their dorms and apartments, parents as well as students should assess the level of fire safety, particularly in off-campus housing.
On Campus vs. Off Campus
Why focus on off-campus housing?
Since 2000, 85% of college-related fire fatalities have happened in off-campus housing, where most students live, according to Campus Firewatch.
Listen to American Alarm’s President Wells Sampson describe, first hand, the lack of fire safety at his daughter Anne’s off-campus housing at Tufts University. Read more →
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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Top 10 Off-Campus Fire Safety Tips
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAs college students settle into their dorms and apartments, parents as well as students should assess the level of fire safety, particularly in off-campus housing.
On Campus vs. Off Campus
Why focus on off-campus housing?
Since 2000, 85% of college-related fire fatalities have happened in off-campus housing, where most students live, according to Campus Firewatch.
Listen to American Alarm’s President Wells Sampson describe, first hand, the lack of fire safety at his daughter Anne’s off-campus housing at Tufts University. Read more →
Online Database Helps Cambridge Police, Residents Track Crime
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamRecent technology allows police departments to respond to crime more efficiently and alerts residents more effectively.
The Cambridge Police Department, for example, offers an online crime map that displays and analyzes crime data, informs Cambridge citizens about crimes in their area, and allows police to quickly alert the public about crimes as they occur.
If you live in another city or town, you can access the national crime data map and apply filters to the data to view only the information that matters to you most here. The easy-to-use interactive map includes a number of filters that allow you to focus on a specific area, type of crime or date range. Read more →
Apps and Devices to Help Keep College Students Safe
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamBesides sending care packages with goodies and reminding them to eat their fruits and vegetables, there’s not much you can do to stop your child from becoming ill or make sure he or she is happy. But there are some devices and apps on the market that can help keep your college student safe. Read more →
How Businesses Can Prevent Third-Party Data Breaches
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamGetting to the root of a cyberattack is complicated and extremely costly for a business, which is why breaches can affect the economy significantly.
Everything from HVAC systems, environmental controls/energy management, and wireless networks are potential entry points for hackers to attack. Read more →
Beat the Heat: Tips for Staying Cool this Summer
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWe spend all winter in New England dreaming of the warm summer months, but when they finally arrive many of us miss cooler temperatures. Whether you love or hate the heat it is important to take precautions, especially during heat waves.
Here are our tips to keep you and your family safe.
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Tips on Booking a Safe Vacation Rental Property
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamChoosing to rent a vacation property is fun and can come with a lot of perks! Typically they are less expensive than hotels, offer more living space, and often come with more amenities (such as a full kitchen or private pool). However, these properties may not offer the same physical and financial securities that a traditional hotel can provide. Here are some tips on how to choose a safe vacation rental:
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