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Fire Safety for Children
Fires are always a risk for you and your family, but homeowners needs to remain especially vigilant during the winter months. Because of the cold weather, many people turn to fires, candles and heaters to stay warm. These devices put your home at an increased risk for fires, especially for young children.
A new study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's U.S Fire Administration (USFA) has determined that 52% of all children who die in fires are under 5 years old and children under the age of 14 account for more than 14 percent of deaths from fires in 2007.
Because of these frightening statistics, parents should make sure take extra precautions to make sure that their children remain safe this winter. Follow these child fire safety tips:
-Make sure children never go near heating sources such as fireplaces, space heaters or wood burning stoves.
-Children are at a high risk of being burned by food and drinks. Establish a safety zone around all cooking areas including the stove, microwave, and toaster.
-Never use the oven to heat the interior of your home.
-Have your chimney inspected and cleaned by a professional on a yearly basis.
-Have a security system that is equipped with fire detection capabilities.
-Have smoke detectors in every area of your home.
ADT is committed to the safety of you and your family. All of their security systems are equipped with technology that will alert you and the local authorities the instant that smoke is detected.
Security Tips- Know Your Neighbors
There are things that you can do to protect your home and your family from dangers including home invasions and home burglaries. Things including buying an alarm system, using dead-bolt locks and making sure that you always lock your windows and doors when you leave the house are all good things that you can do.
However, something that many people often neglect to realize is how much your neighbors can add to their overall home security. In many large cities, it is very `uncommon for people to know and associate with their neighbors on a regular basis. However, in smaller towns, it is very common for people to associate with their neighbors and to look out for one another.
Whether you live in a small town or a large city, you should make an effort to know your neighbors not only for social reasons, but for security reasons as well. If you know your neighbors, you will look out for your neighbors and take notice when something is abnormal.
Looking out for your neighbors can take many forms. It can be as simple as knowing your neighbors' schedules and taking notice when lights are on when they shouldn't be or when your neighbors do not arrive home when they usually do.
It can also mean forming a neighborhood watch program. Neighborhood watch programs are incredibly beneficial and can help to prevent a lot of crime in your immediate area. If your neighborhood has a program, join it and attend meetings. Also consider putting up a 'Neighborhood Watch' sign somewhere in your area so that robbers will be warned and stay away.
If your neighborhood does not have a watch program, talk to the people around you and see if they would be interested in starting one. Chances are, they will be.
When it all comes down to it, it is simply about knowing who your neighbors are and looking out for one another. It can go a long way in helping to protect your home and your neighborhood.
Security vs. Privacy
Everyone wants to ensure that their families and homes remain safe and protected. This usually entails taking extra security measures including getting a home security alarm system, setting up surveillance cameras and getting heavy-duty locks placed on all of your doors.
Many apartment buildings and landlords are also upping security measures. Many apartment buildings, especially in NYC, are now requiring tenants to show picture ID cards just to get into the building. This information is often tracked by the building's condo board, who will be able to keep records of when you come and go.
However, there is a great debate ensuing as to when security ends and privacy starts . When do security cameras keep you safe and when do they infringe upon the privacy of your family members and your neighbors? When do ID badges infringe upon your rights as a tenant?
Well, there are no easy answers to those questions. Privacy is definitely an important issue, but when it comes to your own home security, you will often need to put those feelings aside. The security of you (as well as your entire building) is more important than not have your picture taken for an I.D badge.
However, that doesn't mean that your privacy needs to go on the back burner. Here are some things you can do to make sure your privacy remains intact as well:
-Keep any security cards or I.D badges with you at all times. Do not loan them out to anyone.
-Don't place surveillance cameras where they can see into anyone's bedroom or bathroom.
-Make sure only family members know the code to your security system. Don't give it to other people if possible.
Make Your Life Easier and Your Home Safer With ADT Pulse
For many years, ADT has been an innovator in the home security industry, consistently coming out with new products and strategies to make your life easier and your home more secure. Well, ADT has done it again.
Recently, they introduced the ADT Pulse, an interactive alarm system management system that allows you to control your home alarm system no matter where you are. ADT Pulse technology allows you to arm and disarm your system, get security updates, along with many other functions, directly from a web-enabled computer or compatible cell phone. Some plans also come with an interactive touch screen that makes managing your system simple and convenient.
ADT Pulse technology can provide you with the peace of mind that your home is secure whether you are at the office, on the road, or on vacation. It can also provide your life with increased convenience as you will be able to manage your center remotely.
Using ADT Pulse technology, you will be able to do many things including:
-Remotely arm and disarm your system.
-Get security updates sent right to your mobile device regarding any potential water leaks fires, intrusions or thermostat issues.
-Set your system to notify you when your child comes home from school or when other people such as the nanny or housekeeper enter the home.
-Adjust lights and the thermostat remotely.
-Monitor the activity that your security cameras are picking up.
-Set up customized settings so that the system arms and disarms at the same times everyday.
Safety Tips- Keep Your Children Safe
There is a lot more to home security than just locking your doors and getting a home alarm system. It is about making safety apart of your daily life and making safety a habit. Safety is something that you need to take very seriously and you need to teach it to your children from the time that they are very young.
Oftentimes, children are very naïve and think that everyone in the world is good. They think that everyone is friendly and that everyone has good intentions. Sadly, this is not the case. However, you do not want to teach your children to be scared of the outside world. You simply need to equip them with the skills and the knowledge to keep them safe.
Here are some safety tips to teach your children:
-Make sure that your children know their full address, full name and their phone number.
-Teach your children about 911. When to use it, what to say, and when not to use it.
-Teach them all about "stranger danger". Never accept rides from anyone they don't know and never accept anything from people they do not know.
-If possible, don't leave your children home alone until they are 12 years old or older.
-Teach older children how to lock doors and windows and how to arm and disarm your security system.