With Halloween activities fast approaching, Citiguard Security Guard Company wants to urge everyone to make safety a top priority this Halloween.
As Trick-or-Treaters take to the streets and neighborhoods, parents and guardians should remain vigilant for possible hazardous or dangerous situations. To make sure that your Halloween is a safe and memorable day for everyone, Citiguard Security Guard Companyrecommends following safety tips:
1. Ensure that your child carries a flashlight or glow stick and/or wears something reflective to alert drivers of the child’s location.
2. Masks can restrict vision and breathing, face painting is a safe option.
3. Costumes should fit children correctly and not drag the ground, which could create a tripping hazard.
4. Children should be accompanied by adults/parents and should not be allowed to enter homes or vehicles without their supervision.
5. Plan your trick-or-treating route in familiar neighborhoods with well-lit streets.
6. Always walk on sidewalks when available. If walking on the street is necessary, pedestrians should walk on the left side of the road facing traffic.
7. Children should also know their address, phone number, and how to dial 911 for emergencies. Young children should have this information attached somewhere on their costume in the event they get separated or lost.
8. Parents are urged to inspect all candy for safety after returning home.
9. Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.
10. Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
Motorists should also use caution this Halloween weekend. With all the trick or treating excitement, children may inadvertently dart across the street into the path of moving vehicles. Because of this, motorists are being asked to not only drive with extreme caution, but also to drive extra slow in neighborhoods and residential areas. By driving with headlights on during daylight hours, children, as well as other vehicles, are more likely to see them from greater distances.
Citizens are encouraged to review the list of registered sex offenders living near their neighborhood. The mapping and address feature found on the website pinpoints exactly where an offender lives, therefore, educating citizens on which houses to avoid while trick-or-treating.
Under current State Law, it is illegal for a registered sex offender to participate in Halloween trick or treat activities. If you become aware of a sex offender who is attending costume parties where children are present or giving out candy, notify your local law enforcement immediately.
Many people view Labor Day as the end of summer and their last chance to travel, hit the beach and fire up the grill. Citiguard Security Guard Services offers safety tips to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
Check weather and water conditions beforehand and throughout the day.
Always swim with a buddy in a designated swimming area supervised by a lifeguard.
Provide constant supervision to children in or near the water and always stay within arm’s reach of young children and inexperienced swimmers while they are in the water.
Young children and inexperienced swimmers should wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
According to the U.S. Department of
Justice, parking lots are the third most common place where crimes occur with
nearly 1,400 violent crimes committed each day.
The most frequent crime in parking lots is theft or vandalism, but victims are also vulnerable to more violent
crimes such as robbery and assault.
Keep your car in good running condition. Make sure there’s
enough gas to get where you’re going and back.
Have your keys ready before getting into your vehicle.
Check inside and out before getting in the vehicle.
Lock the doors immediately upon entering your vehicle.
Always roll up the windows and lock car doors when leaving
your vehicle, even if you’re coming right back.
Avoid parking in isolated areas.
Be especially alert inparking lots and underground parking garages
Park in well lit areas.
If you think someone is following you home, drive to the
nearest police or fire station, gas station or other open business to get help.
If your vehicle breaks down, call for help on the cell
phone, lock all windows and doors on the vehicle and don’t open the vehicle for
anyone until help arrives.
Never leave your credit cards or other important papers in
the glove compartment.
Never leave any objects in plain view. Lock all valuables
in the trunk and do so before reaching your final destination if at all
possible to avoid observation of any would-be thieves who might take notice.
Do not mark your key chain with your name, address, and
license number. Lost keys can lead a thief to your car or home.
Do not leave your house and car keys together with an
attendant at a public parking lot. Your house key can be quickly duplicated and
your address obtained from your plate number.
Never pick up hitchhikers.
Parking facilities are places where
people are vulnerable to crime, but by following these tips from Citiguard Security Guard Company and remaining
vigilant, people can help ensure their safety.
Call today to schedule your free assessment: 800-613-5903
Nothing is more fun for
children than their summer break. Unfortunately, the summer months are when
kids sustain the most injuries than any other season. Every year, over 600,000
kids are sent to the emergency room due to injuries on the playground and in water
alone. Citiguard got few summer safety tips to make sure that kids stay safe
all summer long.
Citiguard Los Angeles Security Guard Company dedicated to protect families and their goal is to help ensure
that parents have access to helpful tips so that summer safety in Los Angeles
can be a part of their daily dialogue within the family, by establishing great
summer safety habits in children, parents can feel that their children are
safe, no matter what type of play they enjoy under the summer sun.
Water-related activities
are popular for getting physical activity and have many health
benefits. Here are some tips to stay safe while having fun.
·Learn
how to prevent recreational water illnesses and help protect yourself and
your kids.
·Help
kids get H2O Smartz about water safety.
·Always
supervise children when in or around water. A responsible adult should
constantly watch young children.
·Teach
kids to swim. Formal swimming lessons can protect young children from drowning.
·Learn
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Your CPR skills could save someone’s life.
·Install
a four-sided fence around home pools.
·Wear
a properly fitted life jacket every time you and your loved ones are on the
water.
Beat
the heat and sun
·Never
leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are
cracked open.
·Dress
infants and children in loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
·Schedule
outdoor activities carefully, for morning and evening hours.
·Stay
cool with cool showers or baths.
·Seek
medical care immediate if your child has symptoms of heat-related illness.
·Cover
up. Clothing that covers yours and your child's skin helps protect against UV
rays.
·Use
sunscreen with at least SPF (sun protection factor) 15 and UVA (ultraviolet A)
and UVB (ultraviolet B) protection every time you and your child go outside.
Drowning are the leading
cause of injury death for young children ages 1 to 4, and three children die
every day as a result of drowning.
Recreational
boating can be a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. Make
boating safety a priority.
Heat-related illness
happens when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded. Infants
and children up to 4 years of age are at greatest risk. Even young and
healthy people can get sick from the heat if they participate in strenuous
physical activities during hot weather. For heat-related illness, the best
defense is prevention.
Just a few serious
sunburns can increase you and your child's risk of skin cancer later
in life. Their skin needs protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV)
rays whenever they're outdoors.
Safety of our children is
something the Citiguard cares about a lot. Not only do we care about keeping
families and their homes safe, we care about making sure that these families
and their children have an enjoyable and safe summer as well. By practicing
these simple summer tips for safety, parents and their children can remain safe
and have a fun summer wherever they are. From fun in the sun to playing by the
pool, parents can take this precaution to ensure that summer this year
is full of safe fun.
Call today to schedule your free assessment: 800-613-5903
Citiguard keeps an eye on this emerging crime trend.
Recently, there has been increased media coverage across the country regarding theft at gas stations. The unique setting allows thieves to catch their victims by complete surprise — when they are pumping gas or paying their tab inside the station. Most of the time, gas station customers leave their car doors unlocked and items like purses and wallets are often left in plain view. A thief is able to drive up next to the victim’s car, open an unlocked door, and grab any valuables within reach. Then, the thief quickly drives off. It happens in a matter of seconds.
But these thefts can be easily prevented if the appropriate precautions are taken. Citiguard Security Guard Company recommends the following tips to prevent citizens from becoming victims of theft at area gas stations.
Pick stations that are well-lit and have video surveillance cameras at the pump.
Always remove your keys and lock the doors while you are pumping gas.
Keep valuables out of plain view in your vehicle and lock the doors even if you are going inside for a moment.
Pay attention to your surroundings.
Don’t let your cell phone distract you.
CitiGuard against crime!Our team works hardevery day to assure the security and safety of our clients and their properties.
According to the U.S. Department of
Justice, parking lots are the third most common place where crimes occur with
nearly 1,400 violent crimes committed each day.
