Modern Furniture Contributing to Hotter, More Dangerous Fires
There are many advantages to modern furniture: It is typically easier to clean, more environmentally responsible and more comfortable.
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Kicking the Habit to Protect Your Family and Home
It’s well documented and reported that smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, and is a major contributor to public health problems, but something that isn’t often discussed is the role of smoking in house fires.
House Fire Reportedly Caused by Homeowner’s Son
An Atlanta family is recovering after their home was reportedly set afire by their son early in the morning on July 2.
Fire Alarm Protection can Help Avert Catastrophe
On Monday, a 52-year-old woman was killed in a house fire that took place in Lithonia, Georgia, on Timor Trail.
Improve School Security System Through Additional Funding
In the last few years, public schools nationwide have had a difficult time securing funding for even the most basic provisions and services for students.
How to Delegate Security Responsibilities at an Educational Institution
For school administrations that are looking to overhaul their student and faculty security apparatus, one of the most important things to consider is the delegation of responsibilities among staff members.
Electronic Security Association Releases Guidelines for Schools
The Electronic Security Association (ESA), an organization that advocates on behalf of the security system industry, has released a set of guidelines to provide schools with a better idea of how they can protect students in light of recent tragedies such as the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
Atlanta Residents Concerned About Crime Rates
Atlanta is one of the most dynamic in the country, but it does have a reputation for having a higher crime rate than the national average.
Helping Children Deal with Thunderstorms
For small children, coping with thunderstorms can be a frightening experience. While some kids find such storms exciting and interesting, many others are scared by the loud noises, bright flashes and stories of people hit by lightning.
Sandy Springs Teenagers Confront Armed Burglars
A 19-year-old and his teenage sister were woken up in the middle of the night on June 18 after armed robbers broke into their home in Sandy Springs, Georgia.