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Neighborhood Watch Programs

admin — Wed, 16 May 2007 05:01:48 -0700

Also known as Citizens On Patrol (COPs), Neighborhood watch programs represent a means that many communities utilize to make their streets safer. These groups work directly with police and sheriffs' departments by patrolling streets and reporting criminal activity and other situations requiring attention. Although not a singular solution to crime, they have helped to reduce crime rates in many communities and have raised standards of living.

Designing Methods Emphasizing Security and Safety

admin — Wed, 16 May 2007 04:58:37 -0700

Among the chief concerns that a family or individual makes in choosing a neighborhood to live is the security of the neighborhood. Many different means exist to safeguard the home, but they have no influence when one leaves the bounds of his/her home and ventures into the outside world's streets.

Gated Communities

admin — Wed, 16 May 2007 04:54:59 -0700

Many communities have responded to rising crime levels or the perception of rising crime levels by erecting walls around their neighborhoods and controlling access by gates. The trend toward gated communities has become increasingly popular. However, the debate over whether gated communities benefit or detract from communities has supporters on both sides.

Pedestrian Safety

admin — Wed, 16 May 2007 04:49:21 -0700

Many communities have embraced pedestrian mobility as an alternative to past building practices that favor automobiles. Reasons for this shift include a recognition that dependency on automobiles leads to an unsustainable future or that automobile-oriented environments engender dangerous conditions to both motorists and pedestrians and are generally bereft of aesthetics.

Traffic Control

admin — Wed, 16 May 2007 04:43:20 -0700

The realm of traffic control encompasses various means of “calming” traffic so that it moves more slowly. Many communities find implementation of these means desirable and the frequency of implementing measures that fall within this rubric has increased tremendously over the last ten to twenty years.

Personal Alarms

admin — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:42:14 -0700

These devices help their users to protect themselves by emitting loud, piercing sounds. The sounds startle potential assailants and give users time to break away and escape. They can be especially effective when used together with other means like pepper spray.

Stun Guns

admin — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 11:25:43 -0800

A non-lethal defensive weapon, many law enforcement and security professionals utilize stun guns to subdue would-be assailants without killing or permanently injuring them. These tools have proven effective in protecting people without harm to others.

Tasers

admin — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:44:33 -0800

Tasers, which stand for Thomas A. Swift Electrical Rifles, are weapons that deliver electrical shocks which stun and temporarily paralyze would-be assailants. Many law enforcement agencies as well as private citizens have chosen to rely on tasers for the purpose of self defense. Since the probability of death to both the assailant and innocent passers-by is far lower than standard bullet-firing guns, tasers rate as safer weapons. They represent a technological advance in defensive weaponry.

Pepper Spray

admin — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:38:03 -0800

Pepper spray is, in effect, a weapon used by many people for self-defense. Its highly caustic properties severely inflame eyes and nasal passages. Its small and lightweight packaging also makes it easily portable. Different varieties, both natural and synthetic are available at various strengths.

Pool Safety Nets

admin — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 03:05:27 -0800

News media routinely publish reports about children drowning from accidentally falling into pools. Although by themselves these deaths amount to immeasurable tragedies for the families, the tragedy is greater considering that many of these deaths are avoidable. Pool safety nets provide necessary protection to ensure that they do not occur.

Fire Sprinklers

admin — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 03:56:22 -0800

Every hotel room, corporate office building, and manufacturing plant has them. They sit virtually unnoticed on the ceiling—until something catches fire. Then, they spew out gallons of high-pressure water in continuous jets onto whatever’s burning—and save thousands of lives every year by doing so.

First Aid Kits

admin — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 03:50:15 -0800

You never know when someone might get hurt – broken ankles, nasty gashes, and first-degree burns usually happen without warning. In the event of an injury, be it an open head wound or a paper cut, you’ll want to be prepared to administer the proper first aid treatment. That’s why a first aid kit is a must for every home, every vehicle, and every outing.

72 Hour Kits

admin — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:20:43 -0800

A seventy-two hour kit represents a basic requirement for any home or office to help occupants survive after unforeseen disasters strike. Kits should contain a number of items to help individuals survive in a disaster's aftermath.

Fireproof Safes

admin — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:25:08 -0800

Although personal safety is the most significant fire-related issue for most people, many also place high importance on the protection of important documents and other valuable materials. Birth and death certificates, diplomas, valuable recordings, and even items with sentimental value such as photographs and children's report cards merit special protection. Fireproof safes address these needs.

Baby Breathing Monitors

admin — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:18:50 -0800

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) occurs when an infant suddenly stops breathing due to reasons not readily apparent. Although not commonplace, the possibility of SIDS occurring has led to the development of baby breathing monitors. Some families find them useful tools to help protect the health of their infant children.

Child & Baby Safety Gates

admin — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:18:46 -0800

Curiosity in children often motivates them to enter areas that pose potential danger. The unfortunate injuries and deaths of children caused by these dangers has led to the development of child and baby safety gates. The proper usage of these gates substantially reduces these risks.

Storm Shelters

admin — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:01:39 -0800

Many places are prone to natural disasters, such as hurricanes and tornadoes, that generate extremely high winds. In addition to heavy property damage, these winds may present grave dangers to home occupants and pets. The threat of these disasters has led to the development of storm shelters. In cases of emergency, quality shelters provide safe and quick escape from dangers posed by these storms

Fire Blankets

admin — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:34:32 -0700

What do you do if there’s a fire in your kitchen? If you asked most people, the last thing they’d say is, “Throw a wool blanket on top of it.” But if you’ve got a grease or oil fire, that’s exactly what you want to do – smother it with a heavy blanket so it can’t get the oxygen it needs to keep burning.

Radon Remediation

admin — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:18:53 -0700

As airborne radon in buildings constitutes a major health risk worldwide, measures to reduce radon levels represent an important consideration for homes, schools, and workplaces. Simple ways to reduce radon substantially reduce associated health risks. Since radon primarily enters buildings from the floor, two basic ways to reduce radon exist, preventing it from seeping into the building or extracting it from the building once it has entered. The most appropriate remediation technique depends on the particular case for each building and owners may choose from among various methods or combinations of methods based on either or both of these concepts.

Fire Escape Ladders

admin — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 14:40:07 -0700

Many people, sometimes including entire families, die every year in home fires. Fires sprout from various causes, but one commonality among home fires is that they spread quickly. They may double in size as fast every thirty seconds. Family members on upper floors often do not have time to escape before fires engulf homes. Some people have used fire-escape ladders to successfully facilitate quick escapes.

Trigger Locks

admin — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 09:55:43 -0700

These locks are designed to immobilize firearm triggers. Many owners of firearms rely on these devices to prevent unintentional discharges. Although these locks seem like a logical invention to increase firearm safety, many express skepticism that they effectively make owning safer. On the contrary, some argue that they increase the risk of owning firearms.

Radon Test Kits

admin — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 07:56:01 -0700

Radon poses a serious health risk for many people. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas and your home, workplace, or school may contain high quantities without anyone's knowledge. The only way to know if there is a problem is to conduct a test.

Smoke Detectors

admin — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:03:59 -0700

It’s a familiar fear—what happens if a fire starts when you’re asleep, or if you’re busy in a different part of the house? Well, if you have a working smoke detector, you hear an alarm and either catch the fire in time to put it out yourself, or get out of the house safely with your family and call the fire department.

Fire Extinguishers

admin — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 05:07:12 -0700

There is a shockingly long list of things that are flammable—houses, clothing, furniture, electronic appliances, and oxygen, to name just a few. Any one of these things can burst into flames if it becomes hot enough, and since so many things can catch fire, it can spread rapidly and get out of control. The best thing to do, of course, is to put out the fire while it’s still small—and one of the best ways to do that is to use a fire extinguisher.

Holiday Fire Prevention

admin — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 11:12:35 -0700

Each year fires occurring during the holiday season injure 2,600 individuals and cause over $930 million in damage. There are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becoming a holiday fire casualty.

Electrical Fire Safety

admin — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 11:05:05 -0700

Electrical fires in our homes claim the lives of 485 Americans each year and injure 2,305 more. Some of these fires are caused by electrical system failures and appliance defects, but many more are caused by the misuse and poor maintenance of electrical appliances, incorrectly installed wiring, and overloaded circuits and extension cords.

Bedroom Fire Safety

admin — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 10:53:02 -0700

Bedrooms are a common area of fire origin. Nearly 600 lives are lost to fires that start in bedrooms. Many of these fires are caused by misuse or poor maintenance of electrical devices, such as overloading extension cords or using portable space heaters too close to combustibles. Many other bedroom fires are caused by children who play with matches and lighters, careless smoking among adults, and arson.

Home Fire Protection Basics

admin — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 10:41:27 -0700

More than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires and approximately 20,000 are injured. An overwhelming number of fires occur in the home. There are time-tested ways to prevent and survive a fire. It's not a question of luck. It's a matter of planning ahead.

Quick Tips on How to Defend Your Home When You Are Away

admin — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 10:29:17 -0700

Is your home going to be empty for several days while you go on vacation? That's when your home or apartment is most vulnerable to break-ins.
Here are several specific things you can do to ensure your home stays safe even when you are away.

13 Quick Security Tips for Your Home

admin — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 10:23:59 -0700

Home security is a huge concern these days, given the increasingly unsafe environment we live in. The fact is, there are a number of easy, practical steps you can take to minimize the chances of your home being burglarized.