Bolt Enterprises wishes you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.
General Rules for Holiday Safety:
- Keep matches, lighters, and candles out of the reach of children
- Avoid smoking near flammable decorations
- Make an emergency plan to use if a fire breaks out
- Avoid wearing loose flowing clothes
- Never burn candles near evergreens
And just to warm you up at night, a Creamy Hot Cocoa Recipe:
On the 11th our of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as "The Great War." Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th became a legal federal holiday in 1938. In the aftermath of the World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a holiday dedicated to American Veterans of all wars.
Happy Veterans Day!
NOVEMBER false alarm tips!
- Replace batteries in hand-held and wireless devices!
- Make sure your central station attempts to verify an alarm signal before dispatch!
- Don't hang holiday decorations around motion sensors!
What can you do to reduce false alarms?
- Make sure everyone is familiar with alarm system operations
- Secure doors and windows before turning on system
- Be aware of changes in the environment (i.e., new animals, design changes, seasonal decorations, plants, etc.)
- Notify monitoring facility of any and all changes (i.e., house guests, name changes, new employees, termination of employees, etc.)
- Equipment should be routinely inspected, and maintained by qualified personnel
***Tips from City of Phoenix PD
According to a recent article published on AzCentral.com they City of Phoenix officials will be increasing their false alarm fees. Smoke detector false alarm fees alone will increase to $105. First time offenders have the option of attending a class to erase their first citation, a second offense will result in a fine.
The week of October 31st 2009 the fire department reported over 170 false alarm fees within a 12 hour period.
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Before Halloween
- Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entaglement, or contact with flame.
- Secure emergency identification (name, address, phone number) discreetly within Halloween attire or on a bracelet.
- Remind children that 9-1-1 can be dialed free at any payphone.
- Plan and review with your children the route and behavior which is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific teim when revelers must return home.
When Trick-Or-Treating
- A Parent or responsible Adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.
- By using a flashlight, they can be seen by others.
- Only go to homes with a porch light on.
- Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk.
Remember: WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT!
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