Category Archives: disaster preparedness
October Kidsworks – Monster Mash & Pillowcase Project

Bring the kids to Friedman’s! Have fun exploring the Museum-on-the-Go’s interactive exhibits. Decorate monster masks, compete in the Cardboard Challenge and more! After Monster Mash, join Friedman’s and the American Red Cross in supporting The Pillowcase Project. The Pillowcase Project is a free interactive preparedness program designed by the American Red Cross for youth ages 8 to 11 to increase awareness and understanding of natural hazards, teach safety and emotional coping skills, as well as the importance of personal preparedness. Through instructor-led presentations, students learn the best ways to stay safe, how to handle stressful situations, and what tools they can use at home to prepare …
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Prepare Your Home for Fire Safety

Did you know one person is killed in a house fire every 3 hours according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)? Or that California happens to be ranked second for the highest amount of fire deaths in the nation? Fire is a real threat to our community. Your household has a 1 in 4 chance of experiencing a reported home fire. At Friedman’s we want to ensure our customers have access to resources to help prepare themselves for a home fire. We continue to partner with Kidde to provide you with high quality fire safety products, like fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. How to Choose …
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Introducing SwannOne Home Automation
We should all have an emergency plan to follow in case of emergency like an earthquake. But what happens when you aren’t at home? Emergencies like a fire, someone breaking in, or even just forgetting to turn off the coffee pot. Friedman’s would like to introduce SwannOne home automation to help with those occasions and so much more. SwannOne allows you to monitor and control your home from anywhere using your smartphone or tablet. More than just a security system, SwannOne turns your home into a smart home. Get notified if a window gets broken, a fire alarm goes off, if a door or window …
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