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Thanksgiving Holiday Tips

November 24, 2020 9:09 am Published by

Did you know that over 75% of residential fires on Thanksgiving Day are due to cooking and the average number of fires on Thanksgiving Day is more than double?  The statistics are astounding, and these numbers are only for fires that are reported. The great news is that with some simple fire safety planning, you... View Article

Philippine police seek casino attacker’s identity

June 5, 2017 8:32 am Published by

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police say the attacker was a tall, English-speaking white man with a mustache. They say he carried an assault rifle and that he used gasoline to start a casino fire that caused clouds of smoke that left at least 36 people dead Friday morning in a sprawling entertainment complex in... View Article

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Summertime safety

May 19, 2017 7:15 am Published by

Local agencies are promoting safe recreation ahead of summertime. Among medical professionals, the season is associated with a notable rise in trauma cases, said Snohomish County Safe Kids Coalition coordinator Shawneri Guzman. Each spring, she works with local partners to educate families on the importance of using protection while on bikes, scooters and skateboards, and... View Article

Arson causes $100,000 in damage to Mukilteo elementary

May 18, 2017 7:00 am Published by

The fire started on the back of the school and destroyed electrical and computer equipment. There was concern it would spread to the gym; fortunately flames did not but there is considerable smoke damage. Kris Hammer is a Columbia Elementary School parent; her family had to rearrange their Monday schedule to accommodate someone else’s crime.... View Article

Improving the Internet of Things

September 14, 2016 11:36 am Published by

Although we hear quite a lot about home automation and all of the exciting new developments within the industry, we lack information on the safety regarding these changes. Home automation products are excellent for working around your lifestyle and schedule, but that degree of personalization and intimacy also introduces you to unique security threats. It... View Article