Category: Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous things in your life
Carbon Monoxide - What you should know.
Carbon Monoxide is often referred to as the silent killer. (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that can be fatal in high concentrations. It is a byproduct of most combustible fuels, including oil, gas, coal, wood, pellets and kerosene. It combines with hemoglobin in the body to produce carboxyhemoglobin, which is ineffective for delivering oxygen to bodily tissues. This can result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Low levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause symptoms similar to the flu or food poisoning. If left unattended this can cause long term health risk.
Low Level Symptoms:
Mild Headaches
Mild Nausea
Shortness of Breathe
Moderate levels of CO exposure for a long period of time can cause death.
Dizziness
Headaches
Nausea
Light-Headedness
High levels of CO exposure, even for a short period of time, can cause death.
What to do when someone you know is experiencing symptoms.
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Flooded basements are a problem...
Recent heavy rains are causing many problems here in Indiana. Flooding is causing problems for travelers and for home owners. One of the biggest concerns I hear from our customers is basement flooding. Not only is a flooded basement inconvenient, it can also be dangerous for your health and cause major damage to your home. I've compiled a list of some of the common issues with basement flooding and how to avoid them.
Damaged Items
The most obvious problem with a basement flood is the damage it can cause to your possessions. Laundry equipment, furniture, carpet, and family heirlooms are just a few of the things that water can damage pass the point of repair.
Damaged Home
Basement floods can also cause serious damage to the structure of your home. Doors and cabinets can warp due to moisture and condensation. This can also cause deterioration of floor joist, sub-flooring, and beams. Floors above the basement may even begin to give way and need to be replaced.
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I was reading the local New Castle paper online recently, and something really grabbed my attention. I always read the police reports, but the past few have been a bit different. There have been more burglaries this month than in any one month since I have worked at ASI. Not only are the burglaries happening more often, the burglars are becoming braver and more dangerous. There was a home invasion this month were two home owners were bound with duct tape and robbed. The burglars took everything from personal documents to Christmas presents. You can read the newspaper article if you want more info on that crime.
Here is a list of the burglaries from the past week in New Castle and Henry County. The list begins with Monday the 13th and goes back to Wednesday the 8th.
Monday, 11:28 a.m. - A New Castle resident reported a burglary in the 1100 block of Audubon Road. (there was a physical altercation during this burglary).
Monday, 11:45 a.m. - A New Castle resident reported a burglary in the 20 ...
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There is a plague attempting to destroy our industry and confuse our customers. The myth is that hardwired security equipment is a thing of the past. Many companies are touting that the future is completely wireless. That hardwired security is dead. After listening to this for three years I decided to weigh in on the subject. A competitive company has recently been going door to door telling our customers that their equipment is outdated because it is not completely wireless. Not only does it bother me that they are attempting to steal my clients… I am concerned with the way they do it. The real reason these guys want to install wireless equipment is because they can install it quickly. Since they are an out of State company they want put as many systems on the ground as possible while they are here. But I’m losing focus, this is not a blog about door knocking security companies. I could write a book about that too. The fact is that wireless equipment is very reliable. It is a great solutio ...
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