Category Archives: Community Safety

PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Carbon monoxide detectors save lives, but less than one-third of American homes have one installed. With December and January at the peak of CO poisonings, check out our fact sheet and be sure to follow tips … Continue reading →

If you shop online, you need to know the difference between http:// and https://. The main difference between http:// and https:// is about security.  HTTP stands for HyperText Transport Protocol,which is just a fancy way of saying it’s a protocol … Continue reading →

Burglar Proof Your Home Tip #10: Install an alarm system–or at least a sign. Alarm systems are available at a number of price points, but an effective one should include sensors at entry points, motion detectors inside the house, and … Continue reading →

Burglar Proof Your Home Tip #9: Get to know the neighbors. Tight-knit communities suffer fewer burglaries because people look out for each other and strangers stick out. If your neighborhood doesn’t already have a Neighborhood Watch Program, consider starting one.  … Continue reading →

Burglar Proof Your Home Tip #8: Secure the area surrounding your house. Secure the yard: Trim bushes and trees to discourage burglars from using them as hiding places. Avoid planting low shrubs in front of windows; you may even consider … Continue reading →

Burglar Proof Your Home Tip #7: Create the illusion you’re always home. The majority of burglaries take place when people aren’t home, particularly during the day, while the victims are at work. Deter burglars by creating the impression that you’re … Continue reading →