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If your house is on fire, what is the first thing besides family/pets you would grab
Denise,
NOTHING!!!! There is nothing you own that could be worth even a single seconds delay in getting out of the house. Important papers, records, etc, should be stored off-site or in a fire-proof safe.
Get the family out first. (Have and practice an evacuation plan, know where everybody should meet up)
Get the pets out second, if safely possible. (I have 2 dogs and 2 cats that I love like my kids, but what does your family need most - you or the pet?)
Get yourself out ASAP.
Hope you never need to use this advice!!
Steve Burman
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Answers by Expert:
Steven Burman
Expertise
Any question related to Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA), Access Control Systems (ACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS), and "Single Platform" Systems Integration Technical Writing and Documentation
Experience
25 years in the design and installation of security systems. 9 years experience in port and maritime security systems.
Publications
Government Security News
Education/Credentials
Various Factory Certifications
Past/Present Clients
Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers (Port of Long Beach, Port of San Diego, Alabama State Docks), Disney Studios, McDonnell Douglas, Various Celebrities
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