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Personal Safety and Security

Personal Safety and Security is the category to ask questions for which answers will keep you safe and secure, especially in and around your home and property. Samples of topics you might want to ask about are security systems, smoke alarms, the best tile to use to prevent falls, the safest equipment to use around the house, how to prevent intruders, and anything that has to do with your personal safety and security.

1,154 Questions

What is multiple hazard?

A Multiple Hazard Location is an area that has a lot of risks linked to it. For example Haiti is lay on the edge of two tectonic plates, therefore it is prone to earthquakes and tsunami's. :)

What is the fact of waterproofing?

Basement Waterproofing averts water from entering into the basement. It is imperative that you waterproof your basement or else it could end in a failing drywall or other structural damage.

Who uses bullet-proof glass?

For one, the US President uses bullet proof glass.

How can you protect yourself from inappropriate behavior?

try to remind yourself of your previous incidents. Always think before you act.

What are single cylinder deadbolt locks?

A single cylinder deadbolt lock is a lock opened with a key from outside the house or apartment. A key isn't needed on the inside - the door is locked from the inside by turning a knob.

A double cylinder deadbolt needs to be opened with a key from both the inside and outside.

So a single cylinder deadbolt is considered the safest, since you don't have to search for a key when escaping from a fire or another emergency.

However, a single cylinder lock makes it easier for a burglar. If there is a glass panel in the door or a window close by, the burglar can break the glass, and reach in and open the door by turning the knob.

Some building codes prohibit double cylinder deadbolts for safety reasons.

Can you carry pepper spray in your pocket in grocery stores?

It depends on local legislation.

You should check with a qualified legal practitioner in your area.

In most areas of the United States, you are required to have a concealed weapons permit to do so.

What are some survival tips?

water can be found anywhere the soil is moist or wet by digging a hole 2-3feet deep.

remove the first water that comes in the hole, it will look dirty.

the second round of water will be clear and purified by the soil around it.

fruit and berries are found in most of the world and are a good way of getting nutrition.

fishing i very good for most of the nutrition you need. a short spear or a net made from bark rope will do you good. remember that if you go against and disrupt the current of the water fish will swim away. it is better to stay still and let the fish come to you before you strike them. and that's all i could thinkof at the moment

Answer

Always be prepared. If you travel always carry at least a small survival kit, at least a warm coat, and if possible at least a small first aid kit. Also carry snacks in your car or boat, and extra water. Your survival kit should include something to start a fire with. Carry a compass, and map, if possible, and know how to use them. A coil of fishing line and a few fish hooks are good. A flash light or two are good with extra batteries. You need some kind of knife, perhaps on a multitool, an excellent item to have in a survival situation. It's also good to carry a signaling device, a signal mirror or a survival whistle. Carry a cell phone in case you find yourself stranded in an area where you have a signal. If you intend to be away from home for a while always tell a responsible person where you are going and when you should be expected back. It might be a good idea to carry at least a basic survival manual.

If you are stranded in your car stay there and make that your survival base camp, only deciding to travel and try to rescue yourself if it is clear no one will be looking for you anytime soon. If you have decided to try to rescue yourself and you find yourself in the wilderness, three fires are seen as a call for rescue.

If you have to take water from the environment, such as from a pond, it should be strained, and boiled for a maximum of ten minutes, a minimum of one minute.

Be up on plants in the area where you plan to go, so you'll know what you can safely consume.

List an area in communication in which you feel most sensitive?

Face-to-face communications are usually very sensitive, as the person you are talking to is right behind you.

10 ways to prevent a fire from spreading?

Some ways to prevent a fire from spreading are dampening the area around the fire, using a fire extinguisher, covering the fire to remove its air source, removing flammable things from nearby, closing windows and doors to remove air from the fire, or if it is a forest fire, starting a controlled fire ring around the fire so that by the time the forest fire spreads to the burn area, there is no more brush left to burn.

What are the ingredients in Oxyclean Is is bad for the environment?

The active ingredient is Sodium percarbonate. Sodium percarbonate breaks down to Hydrogen Peroxide (an oxidizer) and Sodium carbonate, which acts as a laundry detergent booster, by acting as a water softener. Also there is some Sodium Silicate in there. This ingredient bonds to heavy molecules and pulls them out of the wash water.

It is fairly safe for the environment in moderate amounts. The carbonate is slightly caustic and hydrogen breaks down naturally.

What is home security?

All home security systems work on the same basic principle of securing entry points, like doors and windows, as well as interior space containing valuables like art, computers, guns, and coin collections. Regardless of the size of your home, or the number of doors and windows or interior rooms a homeowner decides to protect, the only real difference is in the number of security components deployed throughout the home and monitored by the control panel.

Based on taxes what state is the cheapest to live in?

It is hard to say for sure, but based on total tax burden when taking into consideration Federal and State taxes combined it appears that the cheapest states are

1 Oklahoma

2 Alabama

3 Alaska

4 Mississippi

5 Tennessee

Check out the figures on the tax foundation website:

http://www.taxfoundation.org/taxdata/show/335.html

Is Hyattsville Maryland a safe place to live?

same as any other big city. There are parts to not visit after dark, but mostly ok place to live. Just don't run with sissors.

Why is a ground strap necessary safety feature when transferring fuel?

The ground strap prevents static electricity causing a spark, which could cause a fire.