Posts Tagged ‘Apartment Safety’

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State of Apartment Living - 2010

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Recently, we reached a major milestone here at ApartmentRatings when we passed one million apartment reviews. We decided to take a look a some of the data to find out some trends in apartment living this year. Instead of just releasing the numbers, we thought we should ride the infographic trend and display the info a little more colorfully.

Please see our infographic below. Feel free to cut n’ paste it as you see fit. We look forward to continuing to…

5 Must-Have Home Safety Products

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Adults and children can benefit from home safety products around the apartment. Whether you use them every day, or in emergencies, it’s important to have certain items on hand to help you survive a crisis or avoid injuries. Having what you need could be a matter of life and death. Check your supplies, and make sure you have these must-have home safety products:

1 - Fire Extinguishers

The first place you’ll need a fire extinguisher is in the kitchen. Landlords should make…

Apartment Swimming Pool & Your Baby: 4 Safety Tips

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Swimming with your baby in a swimming pool can prove a positive bonding experience and help cool her down on hot summer days, so long as you take the proper precautions.

1. Baby Swim Equipment

If you’re taking your baby to the pool, even if you don’t plan on taking her in the water, make sure she’s wearing baby swimming pool equipment. This is in case she falls in the pool for a split second when you’re not looking, but especially if…

Apartment Safety: 7 Items to Have in Case of an Earthquake

Friday, July 9th, 2010

An essential step in practicing apartment safety is preparation for natural disasters. If you live in an area that is susceptible to earthquakes, have a disaster plan ready so you can spring into action in the event of a quake. Part of that disaster plan should be to stock up on an earthquake emergency kit, which should include the following:

1. Water

Water is essential for surviving a disaster and so it should be on the top of your apartment safety disaster…

Reporting Domestic Violence in Your Apartment Complex

Friday, June 18th, 2010

It’s a duty as a fellow person and citizen to report any incidents of domestic violence to the police. There are also other places where you can report domestic violence and disturbances, and there are lots of ways that you can help someone in need. Here is what you can do if someone in your apartment complex is suffering with domestic violence problems.

Emergencies in Your Apartment Complex

If you overhear or see an incident of domestic violence that is going on…