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Factory Safety During Hurricane Season
October 4, 2022
It’s a good time to revisit safety measures in production facilities when dealing with a hurricane. Many organizations do not allow phones on the shop floor. They mandate they stay in the car or in the employee’s locker. This is understandable and for good reason. The phone can be a major distraction and lead to an unsafe working...
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Prevent Lightning Strikes
September 28, 2022
Approximately 40 million lightning strikes hit the ground in the United States each year and nearly 1.2 billion hit the globe. The total costs from lightning-related damage to US industry and property is estimated to be between $8 and $10 billion each year. Traditional lightning protection, the lighting rod, dates back 270 years. According to the National...
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A Lightning Target Experiences Zero Strikes
September 20, 2022
Hancock County, Indiana suffered 2 strikes within a 5-minute span in August 2016. “We have made it through 2017, 2018, and half of 2019 with no strikes, and we have had several strong storms pass through our area during that time,” said John M. Jokantas, Director of Hancock County 911. After the county’s emergency dispatch...
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The Top 5 Proactive Access Control Security Measures for Schools
September 13, 2022
School Security Systems Must Work Together When combined, different access control security technologies can provide a holistic approach to safety and help prevent incidents on campuses. Top 5 Proactive Access Control Security Measures for Schools: 1. Access Control 2. Video Surveillance 3. Automatic Door Locks 4. Threatening Noise Detection 5. Mass Notification Mass Notification by...
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Blog – Peer into the job of a First Responder
September 6, 2022
What exactly does the heroic and brave job of a first responder fully entail? Everything. What do they do? Anything and everything … really. People call 911 for anything from five-alarm fires to requests for help changing a light bulb, from cardiac arrests to paper cuts, and from bomb threats to petty disagreements. First responders...
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The Mixed Use Development Boom
August 31, 2022
Mixed-use developments are booming. As retail has evolved over the last few decades, there’s been some predictions that traditional, brick and mortar mixed-use developments would take a dive. But that’s not the case. In fact, the mixed-use market sector has remained active consistently. Why? Well for one, there’s a reason we call most developments mixed-use...
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The Physics of Lightning
August 23, 2022
Lightning is the occurrence of a natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud, accompanied by a bright flash and typically also thunder. All storm clouds can create lightning.Lightning will occur when a significant charge separation builds up, also known as a Difference...
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Latest School Technology: Wearable Panic Badges
August 17, 2022
As schools continue to look for ways to reduce risk and provide safe learning environments for students and staff, personalized safety solutions will become an important tool to aid their efforts. Capitol Electronics is committed to helping schools become safer for all. Wearable personal panic badges that integrate with mass notification systems are making it easier than...
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Curious how Lightning Protection works? Lightning Protection from Direct Hits – Explained
August 11, 2022
Energy built up in storm clouds can send down negatively charged stepped leaders looking for positively charged upward streamers (from items such as buildings, towers, boats, homes, people, pets, – virtually anything!). Our Lightning Prevention device works to balance the electrical field by constantly draining current from the field, both positive and negative. This process...
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Quick Communications to Travelers
July 22, 2022
A lot of people have hit the road for family vacations. Keeping those families safe and informed on our highways is a challenge. Public officials can keep motorist advised of road conditions, hazards, construction, etc… with AM Radio options. During emergencies or disasters, provide the public with important communications regarding an event or safety rules...
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Blog – Let’s Talk Radio
June 28, 2022
When an emergency occurs, communication becomes critical. Emergency Management directors and local authorities plan for the “WHAT IFs”…..but what do you do if the electricity goes out and the cell towers are down, essentially eliminating the ability to communicate through cell phones and television broadcast? An AM Information Station provides a means of communication to...
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Safety Concerns from Propped Doors
June 14, 2022
Propped doors cause unnecessary safety concerns that are preventable. Provide a door monitoring system to alert personnel of door propping with exact location to instantly mitigate potential emergency situations. The Aurora, Colorado gunman propped the theater’s rear exit door open to get his weapons and returned to commence shooting. Hotels commonly experience guests propping doors...
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Blog – SAFETY of Students, Teachers, & Staff – Priority #1
May 24, 2022
The statistics are staggering. According to Security Info Watch there has been a 1,200% increase in active shooter situations in the USA. Unbelievably, there was another one in the news today (active shooter at Texas elementary school). Our government and school administrators are scrambling to come up with solutions to prepare and prevent shootings in...
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Blog – What is the leading cause of injury and death from weather related hazards?
May 12, 2022
Lightning.* Lightning strikes the earth around 45 times a second! Over 20 million cloud-to-ground strikes every year causing around $1 BILLION in annual property damage losses. Direct lightning strikes can be disastrous for an unprotected building. We rely on our electronics…if your building takes a direct hit, the loss of electronics, productivity, sales, etc. triggers...
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Blog – Grants for Outdoor Warning Sirens
May 4, 2022
Applying for a grant for an outdoor warning siren? Most communities want to have outdoor warning sirens as a layer of communication to warn their citizens of possible dangers but don’t always have the necessary funding. Fortunately, there are many resources available for communities to apply for assistance. Today, there are many different grants available...
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Blog – WARNING SIRENS SAVE LIVES
April 19, 2022
Severe weather is hitting our area. Wind has picked up. Lightning is flashing. Thunder is booming. Lights go out. We’ve lost electricity. Where is my cell phone? I hear the outdoor warning sirens. It just got real. Time to take cover. We are on the soccer field. Weatherman has predicted possible severe weather, but nothing...
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Blog – Safety at Work
April 8, 2022
Outdoor severe weather warning systems save lives. Dangerous weather poses a risk to many types of manufacturing industries, especially those dealing with combustible and flammable materials. Lightning strikes and tornados are primary concerns for the safety of workers and critical assets. Knowing when to shut down manufacturing operations is essential. Show your employees that their...
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Blog – Workplace Disasters
March 23, 2022
Plainfield Walmart Distribution Fire, Indiana, March 17, 2022 Fortunately, workplace disasters are not as common as they used to be, BUT accidents do happen. Just this week in the hometown of Capitol Electronics, Plainfield, Indiana, there was a fire at a Walmart Distribution Center. Fortunately, all employees were evacuated safely. It is imperative owners/management take...
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Blog – Flood Warning for Motorists
March 8, 2022
Welcome Spring! We are all ready for warmer temperatures, budding flowers, and baby birds but with spring comes rain and storms and flooding. Floods can happen almost anywhere. Authorities are challenged to keep motorists safe. Their best tools are communication. Traditionally, authorities utilize local newspapers, TV, radio, and websites to publish warnings, but the problem...
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Blog – Outdoor Warning Sirens – Most Economical and Effective Means of Notifying the Public
February 17, 2022
Spring is just around the corner! We will all be glad to see the temperature rise and the flowers bloom but along with our annual rebirth of flora comes volatile weather swings, tornadoes, and flooding. An important component of a severe weather planning is a reliable warning system. Outdoor sirens/speakers continue to be a critical...
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS SAVE LIVES
February 2, 2022
Businesses are all asking the same question, “How do I keep my employees safe in today’s tumultuous world?” Whether your industry is a processing plant, manufacturing, distribution, an entertainment venue, a university, hospital, or a large retail operation, keeping employees safe should be priority #1. In industrial manufacturing plants, you will commonly find hazardous materials...
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