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Some good tips for cold weather.

8 things you shouldn't leave in your car in subzero weather Low temperatures reaching negative-4 mean more cold-weather risks; here are some things you shouldn't forget when exiting your car

The National Fire Protection Agency has some good information for the holiday season. Be safe out there & Merry Christmas!

NFPA - Winter holiday safety Carefully decorating your home can help make your holidays safer. Between 2009-2013, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 210 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 860 home structure fires per year that began wit...

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Tips for thanksgiving...

Deep frying a turkey can lead a to fiery disaster — here’s the right way to do it Every year people make the mistake of frying a frozen turkey, causing untold fire damage to their homes. Here's the right way to do it.

Dallas Fire-Rescue offers free smoke detectors to anyone who calls and requests them. Dial 311 to request one. Call 214-670-4319 to donate new smoke detectors to this program.

Garland Police Vacation Watch

Need someone to check on your home while you're away for the holidays? Garland Police's Vacation Watch program provides uniformed volunteers in marked police cars to check on homes while residents are away on vacation. Add your home to the watch list by downloading a Vacation Watch Request Form at GarlandPolice.com. Learn more by calling Pedro Barineau at 972-485-4859.

Garland Texas - Police Want to see what it's like to complete the GARLAND POLICE ACADEMY and join the ranks of some of the best? Check out this video and see for yourself.

Ok, so it's been a couple of days since we've posted anything... Halloween is coming soon. Remember to keep your pets indoors if you can, and keep an eye out for the little goblins.

For those of you who are planning on traveling this week, be mindful that what information you put online could be seen by many people. Some who may not have your best interest in mind, and might take advantage of an empty home. Travel safe and don't forget to set your alarm system before you go.

Take time to make a copy of your credit cards and drivers license, and put it in a safe place. Should your cards get lost or stolen, you will have the account numbers of your cards to report to the companies. Also, the number to the side of your picture on your Texas drivers license is required if you want to reorder your license online.

Take a look at this.....

A master thief's home-security tips A few simple changes may be all it takes to keep opportunistic bad guys from invading your home.By Gina Roberts-Grey, MSN Money