Administrator Here are the top 6 resources at your disposal if you are a victim of identity theft. 1. The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) – According to the FTC you need to take 4 steps when as soon as you realize you have become a victim of identity theft. Call one of the credit reporting agencies … Read more
The Majority of home burglaries are done by amateurs. A burglar breaks into a home every 15 seconds and steals about $1700 worth of stuff. Although not as in depth as our guide to designing your own complete home security plan, each item on this list can give you a fast and easy way to … Read more
Concealed carry or CCW is the term for carrying a concealed weapon, defensive or otherwise. Technically speaking, Mace, pepper spray, stun guns, tasers, kubatons, and even pen knives can fit into this category. Each weapon has its own set of restrictions and they vary from state to state. For instance, it may be legal to … Read more
No matter how many spy cameras you have set up, or what sophisticated alarm system technology you have, to have a safe home, you need safe fundamentals. We’ve complied a list of low cost upgrades that boast high security returns. Trim back those shrubs. You don’t want to give anyone a place to hide on … Read more
One way to determine the effectiveness of your local fire department is their ISO number. The Insurance Services Office of New York rates the firefighting abilities of fire departments throughout the U.S.A. ISO analyzes the relevant data using their Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS). They then assign a Public Protection Classification on a scale … Read more
There may be fire hazards all around your home that you didn’t even know were there. Most house fires occur because home owners are unaware of potential fire hazards or unable to deal with a fire once it occurs. Below is a fire prevention checklist to aid you in your quest of a fire proof … Read more
There are many ratings agencies for hospitals these days. Some are a compilation of patient reviews, whereas others may be based on procedures, stats, and other criterion. If you are looking for a rating on your local hospital or a certain procedure in your state, you can try the “Find Hospitals” engine at Healthgrades.com. There … Read more
You will need to use your judgment here. Staffing Levels are determined differently in every area, and so is crime. The best thing to do is try and get an overall feel of the department. Let them know that you are interested in moving into the area or starting a community watch program, and not … Read more
A good neighbor knows that a crime against a neighbor, is a crime against the whole neighborhood.
The telephone is probably the number 1 or number 2 device used by criminals (email being a close second) Make sure you are using the telephone on your own terms. Guard What you say: Never tell someone something over the phone you don’t want a stranger to know. If someone asks for the man of … Read more