Suffolk County Alarm Law

Suffolk County has begun a county-wide Alarm Management Program. The Suffolk County alarm law began June 1, 2016. It requires residents to register their alarm systems. Why? The statistics are stark. False alarms cost county tax-payers more than $2 million dollars last year. Suffolk County police responded to almost 98,000 false alarms in 2015. That’s…

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Fraudulent IRS Phone Scams: Avoid Being Fooled

Last year, the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration received 90,000 calls into its hot line. The reason? Complaints that individuals claiming to be from the IRS were demanding tax payments and personal financial information. TIGTA indicated that over 1,000 people have fallen prey to IRS phone scams. Nationwide, a…

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It’s Winter, and Time for Frostbite Awareness

During the winter months, it is a good idea to practice proactive frostbite awareness. Frostbite—a condition in which cold weather causes your extremities to freeze and become numb—can cause severe injury. In extreme cases, amputation may be necessary. Below, we describe the symptoms, what to do in case someone in your household contracts frostbite and…

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Drive Safely in Winter Weather

According to the United States Department of Transportation over 1.2 million motor vehicle accidents are weather-related. Approximately 36% of these accidents result in injury. Therefore it is best to take steps to avoid a winter-related collision. Keep in mind the following winter driving safety tips, provided by All Island Security Inc, to reduce your chance of being in…

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What Are The Advantages of Home Security Systems?

Home security systems used to be something only rich people could afford, but nowadays they’re prevalent (and affordable) enough that your average homeowner can have one installed. These systems are a long-term investment for a home, but it’s important to remember that you get what you pay for when it comes to personal security. Advantages…

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Top Electrical safety Tips: Knowing your home’s electrical system

Electrical accidents happen daily throughout the country. According to the National Fire Protection Association, “U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 47,820 reported home structure fires involving electrical failure or malfunction in 2007-2011.” Many of these accidents could have been prevented. Following, you will find many electrical safety tips in regards to knowing…

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How to Safely Use a Snow Blower

If this winter is anything like last winter, snow blowers will be out and about. Using a snow shovel can pose some personal safety concerns. They make snow removal easier, no doubt. But they are also not without risk. Accidents with a snow blower caused more than 5,000 visits to the emergency room in the…

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House Plants and Poisoning Prevention for Children

You may know a bit about Poisoning Prevention for Children, but how much do you really know? For one thing, many parents seem to focus more on bottles of cleaners and household chemicals than something as innocuous as say a houseplant.  Most people don’t realize that their plants are actually toxic to humans and animals if…

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