As families are planning out their Thanksgiving cooking for a feast, we would like to offer a few precautionary tips to keep in mind. Per USFA (United States Fire Association), an estimated 2,000 Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings occur annually in the United States. USFA’s ‘Put a Freeze on Winter Fires’ provides tons of […]
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With the price of metal going up on a daily basis we’ve seen a rapid increase in metal thefts especially in aluminum, steel & especially copper. The best defense is to prevent theft at the source. Consider these measures to reduce your risk. Install security cameras with a video recorder and keep recordings for a
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When you want the best solution to a problem that arises what do you do? Do you spend time trying to become an expert so you can fix the problem yourself? Do you reach out to an unqualified person to give you advice? No, you look to an expert in the field for their opinion
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The turkey’s ready to go into the oven, potatoes are mashed and ready in their dish, and the pumpkin pies are finally poured and waiting to bake. Before you crank up the heat in the kitchen, though, be sure to test your Thanksgiving safety knowledge with our quiz! POP QUIZ: Thanksgiving Safety [wp_quiz id=”2423″] Are
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Thanksgiving Day is still the peak day for home cooking fires. According to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Data Snapshot for 2014-2016, there were an estimated 2,400 residential building fires that caused 5 deaths, 25 injuries, and $19 million in property loss for Thanksgiving Day. Most of the fires that happened
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California’s fire season is now year-round. With wildfires liable to break out at any time, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for a fire. If you find yourself in the midst of a fire without time to prepare, though, what should you prioritize? Here are Valley Alarm’s top tips for wildfire safety: 1)
There seems to be a horrific trend as of late with school shootings. Unfortunately, many schools have had to reevaluate their security systems and have had to add protocols in the event of attackers on their premise. There has been some research as of late to strengthen school security by implementing some of these procedures.
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It’s Halloween! Goblins, ghouls, and mountains of candy abound. We at Valley Alarm hope you have a safe and spooktacular holiday. Here are our best tips to maximize your Halloween safety: 1) The Early Bird Gets the Gummy Worm To get first pick of candy and to be home by bedtime, eat dinner early and
Securing your storage facility and your customer’s future business Studies have shown that customer’s are naturally attracted to facilities that visibly show a sense of security. The main priority of your customer is making sure that their possessions are secure, and that they feel safe while on your property. Falling victim to a burglary or
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Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for children! Valley Alarm keeps the safety of your family in mind so we’d like to share the following tips with our customers: Light up the night: Equip your kids with flashlights and glow sticks. Be sure to also keep your home well-lit; burglars use
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