The first step in protecting yourself against becresidential crimes is education. What does that really mean? That means facing the hard facts and using that information to your advantage. One of the most comprehensive sources for learning about crime statistics is the U.S. Department of Justice, which oversees the FBI. Every year, the FBI puts together […]
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Here at Valley Alarm, we put our customers’ safety first! Stay safe this holiday season with our helpful tips: Going on vacation for the holidays?
Did you know that the holiday season is the busiest time of the year? Due to the hustle and bustle of the season it can become easy to neglect home security. Whether you’re planning on staying home or traveling this season here are a few tips that will help you to properly secure your home.
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Fire detection is key part of a facility fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke will follow fast. Working fire detection with smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. Flooding happens. Whether through natural causes or faulty equipment, the result is often heartache and headache. Mold will start
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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)
