Congratulations to our Phoenix Suns! The curse is reversed!
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Happy Mother's Day! We hope all of the mother's had a fantastic day!
Weeds are popping up around the city and have been of particular concern to the City of Phoenix. As recently reported by Channel 5 news, overgrown weeds present a fire danger. Of particular concern are the weeds at abandoned houses. The Neighborhood Services department is looking to correct this by inspecting the area and getting in touch with the owner even if it is the bank.
What does this mean to you? If you have a home nearby with an overgrown weed problem a fire could ignite in the brush and carry it to your home. Simple items such as a glass can reflect off the sun and create a spark.
What should you do? The City of Phoenix has taken steps to help and is encouraging you to contact the Neighborhood Services department at 602-262-7844 to report a problem.
According to the Federal Trade Commission approximately 9 million Americans are victims of Identity Theft ever year. Many people do not realize it when it happens to them. It could be as simple as obtaining a credit card to renting an apartment. Some problems are resolved quickly while others may spend thousands of dollars fighting to repair their good name and credit.
So what can you do to protect yourself?
- Monitor your accounts and bank statements every month
- Check your credit report regularly
- Educate yourself, your friends and your family
What do you do if your identity was already stolen?
Keep your community Gang Free
Check out tips brought to you by the National Crime Prevention Council.
- Educate your child about the consequences of gang involvement and help him practice useful skills.
- Encourage your child to get involved in positive school and community activities.
- Report suspected drug or gang activity to the police.
- Know where your child spends his/her time and who he/she spends time with.
- Talk to School staff about gang risk factors and how to recognize gang-related behaviors.
Visit www.ncpc.org for more information.
National Poison Prevention week began Monday.
Check out a few of the tips below to keep your and your family safe.
1) Keep all chemicals and medicines locked up and out of sight.
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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