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Safely Meeting People Online

Today, a lot of relationships are built online. Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn make it easier than ever to connect with others who work in your industry. Internet dating sites have been the start of many great romances. Message boards, blogs and other online resources are usually home to various meet-ups and get-togethers. While meeting people on the Internet can often be a safe and fun way to find others with similar interests, you’ll still need to take some precautions. Remember, the person you talk to online could be completely different in real life. For example, recently a man in Belgium started up a conversation on Facebook with someone who identified themselves as a single woman. However, when the two arranged to go on a date, it turned out that the single woman was actually two criminal men. The men attacked their victim on the “date,” stole his keys and robbed his apartment and his business. Here are a few tips for safely meeting people online. Don’t Share Your Personal Information Online No matter how well you think you know someone online, do not give them important personal information such as your address, business information, credit card or banking information, social insurance or driver’s license number or any other information. These details can be used to harm you both physically and financially and supplying them can open you up to identity theft. Meet and Stay in a Public Place Never offer to meet someone at their home or invite them into your home if you have only met them online. If you meet in a public place where other people will be around (for example, a restaurant) you have protection from the general public should anything negative happen. Tell Someone About The Meeting Make sure you tell a friend or relative who you are meeting, where you are meeting them and how long you expect the meeting to last. You can arrange to telephone or text message them at set points throughout the night so that they know you are fine. Do Your Homework Today you can find out a great deal about someone by searching their name on Google, Bing or any other search engine. You can verify details about their live and ensure that they are who they say they are before you meet them in person.

Staying Safe In The Summer Heat

Depending on where you live, you may be experiencing some pretty intense summer heat right now. While many people wait all winter for the warm weather to finally arrive, it’s important that you can some precautions when the temperature starts to rise. You’ll need to remember to drink a lot of water. Staying hydrated is very important. Water is a much better choice than other drinks. Drinks that contain alcohol, caffeine or large amounts of sugar can actually cause your body to become dehydrated. Be sure to drink water frequently and not just when you’re thirsty. Try to limit your physical activity outdoors. If you must do some sort of physical work, it’s best to take frequent breaks and to rest often. Resting in a cool place is preferred. Wear sunscreen. Sunburns can be dangerous. Make sure to pay special attention to children, the elderly and pets as well as anyone who has any illnesses. You should make sure that they are not exposed to extreme heat for extended periods of time. Be aware if you are feeling flush, nauseous, dizzy, confused, overly tired or disoriented. These could be signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

Security Tips for Seniors Living Alone

For a senior citizen who is living alone, being independent and feeling save in their own home are primary issues. Thankfully, many seniors are able to love alone safely due to a few practical security tips. First of all, strong locks on all doors is certainly important. These will prevent break-ins and make the house much safer. Remember to lock all entrances, not just the front door. Installing safety bars in the bathroom near the shower and toilet can help a great deal. You’ll also want to make sure that the railings on any stairs are safe and secure. Make sure all bars are railings are at comfortable heights so that reaching or straining isn’t necessary. You’ll also want to ensure that there is adequate lighting in the house and that tripping hazards such as rugs and cables are moved out of the way or secured to the floor. You may want to install motion-activated lights that turn on whenever someone enters the room. Nightlights in dark areas are helpful as well. Our security tips can help your increase safety. To provide a great deal of safety and security, consider getting an emergency alert system. Emergency alert devices, such as medical alert alarms, These personal emergency response systems give seniors the confidence to go about their daily routine while knowing that help is just a simple button push away. Medical alert or emergency alert systems are small and lightweight so they can be carried in a pocket or worn on a wrist, neck or keychain. They are connected to a central alarm monitoring station and provide 24 hours safety and security. In the event of a slip, fall or medical emergency, help can be on the way almost immediately.

SafeTech’s 2011 City Crime Report Now Available

Protect yourself! Find out where and what type of crime is happening in your neighbourhood and your city with SafeTech’s 2011 City Crime Report. Use the 2011 City Crime Report to:
  • Determine exactly where crime is happening in Canada
  • Examine the types of crime taking place in your region and across the country
  • Compare different areas of the country on several different types of crime
  • Recognize the severity and likelihood of crime taking place in your city
  • Understand the overall crime situation in this country
Crime statistics vary drastically across the country and only by knowing the information for your region can you properly protect yourself, your family and your possessions. SafeTech Alarm Systems has been protecting people and property for over 20 years. We have compiled crime statistics from across Canada, broken them down by province and city and presented them in a straightforward manner that will help keep you safe! To receive a free copy of SafeTech Alarm Systems’ Canadian City Crime Report 2011, please click here.

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