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Posted by Home Security Source on Sep 7, 2010, 11:05:00 AMTagged: Affordable Safety
57 percent of Americans surveyed report having supplies set aside in their homes just for disasters, but only 44 percent have a household emergency plan. We never know when nature will decide to unleash its fury upon us, so it’s smart to be prepared. Take some time this month to put an emergency plan in place because you never know when disaster will strike.
September is Campus Fire Safety Month. Residence halls on college campuses can house hundreds of students. The carelessness or oversight of just one can quickly lead to a fire emergency situation. Here are some campus fire safety tips for prevention and preparation.
Posted by Home Security Source on Aug 31, 2010, 11:25:00 AMTagged: Personal Safety, Travel
On Labor Day weekend the National Safety Council estimates there will be 368 traffic fatalities and an additional 19,900 nonfatal disabling injuries. More people will be on the road travelling during Labor Day weekend than last year, so road safety is even more important.
Posted by Home Security Source on Aug 27, 2010, 10:35:00 AMTagged: Children, Personal Safety
School is back in session in many parts of the country and once again we’ll see regular news reports of students being shot, stabbed, beaten and robbed on their way to and from school. It’s up to us as parents, working with the schools, law enforcement, businesses and other neighborhood residents to create safe passages between home and school.
Posted by Home Security Source on Aug 24, 2010, 11:00:00 AMTagged: Carbon Monoxide, Children
Ah, the college years are some of the very best. Focusing on classes, making friends, and going to parties rank among the top priorities of most new students. Sometimes the last thing on their minds is safety. Here are some tips for college kids moving into campus dorms.