March 28, 2024

First Alert Waterproof Fire Safe {Review & Giveaway}

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home safeTake a second to think if your valuables are protected from fire, burglary, or even flood? Consider that every 14 seconds a home is burglarized, every year 380,000 homes experience a residential fire, and over 2 billion dollars are spent repairing homes affected by flooding. It’s no wonder we have a lot to stress about. But did you realize that by adding a residential safe to your home you have the potential to save some of your valuables from disaster. Now available, at Target Stores, First Alert Safes can offer you a little peace of mind that your valuables will be safe if disaster strikes.

I am thrilled to be giving one lucky Nola Mommy reader a First Alert 2013F Fire and Water Chest for their home. It’s .17 cubic feet, fire resistant for 30 minutes up to 1550 degrees Fahrenheit, and waterproof even when submerged.  It the perfect size for important letter size documents, small valuables, and media such as CD’s, DVD’s, and hard drives. It’s a great quality safe and hearing that it was waterproof is what really caught my attention. Here in South Louisiana, flooding is always a concern and its great to know that my belongings will be safe from possible water damage. Take the old and true advice and  “Hope for the Best while Preparing for the Worst.”

Here are some quick tips to consider if you’re in the market for a residential safe:

 ·         Storage capacity – Think about both current and future needs and choose a safe that is large enough to hold a lifetime of valuables.

·         Fire resistance – According to recent nationwide survey conducted by First Alert, fire protection is the number one reason people purchase a safe, cited by 62 percent of Americans. To ensure the survival of your valuables, look for a safe that is proven to withstand extreme external temperatures. First Alert safes, for instance, will protect contents from temperatures up to 1700 degrees Fahrenheit (F) while maintaining an internal temperature of less than 350 degrees F.

·         Water protection – With the recent rise in flooding incidents across the country, water protection has become an increasingly important feature in safes. In fact, this feature ranked second most important (behind fire protection) among respondents to the First Alert safes survey. When shopping, keep in mind that many safes are merely water resistant as opposed to waterproof. To ensure your belongings stay safe and dry, confirm that the safe you choose is tested to be waterproof even when fully submerged.

·         Concealed hinges – Exposed hinges on a safe are a virtual invitation for thieves – or even curious kids. For the best protection, look for safes with concealed, pry-resistant hinges.

·         Bolt-down option – Many safes come with tools that enable you to anchor the safe to the floor. However, in some cases, doing this can void the manufacturer’s warranty.  Be sure to double check warranty requirementsbefore buying.

·         Override key – If you are purchasing a safe with a digital keypad or combination lock, make sure it comes with an emergency override key, just in case.


To Enter to win a First Alert Waterproof Fire Safe: (Mandatory Entry):

Leave a comment telling me one FUN thing you have planned this summer.

For Additional Entries: (Please leave an additional comment for each):

1) Follow @FirstAlert on Twitter

2) Follow @NolaTricia on Twitter

3) Subscribe to Nola Mommy via RSS Reader or E-mail

4) Tweet about this Giveaway:

WIN a @FirstAlert Waterproof Fire Safe to protect your valuables! http://bit.ly/NLUaz5 @NolaTricia #giveaway #safety

Giveaway Ends 6/29/2012 at 9pm CST. Prize will be shipped by giveaway sponsor. Must be 18 years old or older to enter. Open to U.S. Residents only. Winner will be selected using the …And the Winner is WordPress Plugin. Disclosure: I was given a First Alert Safe in order to facilitate this review. As always, all opinions are 100% my own!  

 

 

 


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  1. Wonderful and i sincerely love this.

  2. Well organized safety rules.By the way, I am going to visit a historical place this summer.

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  12. I’m an email subscriber.

  13. Water slides.

  14. We’re planning a lot of backyard bbq’s.

  15. Something fun this summer? A family mission trip to Central America! (We need a waterproof fireproof safe to keep our passports in!)

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  27. christal c willdebbie says

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  28. We have a fun trip to the beach planned!

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  38. Charlene Kuser says

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  47. We wil spend time at our lake lazing – – –

  48. nicole parsons says

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  51. jessica schueler says

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  53. Marty Harris says

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  55. The 4th of July week. Going up north for a whole week spending time with family

  56. We’re going inter-tubing over the 4th of July holiday.

  57. susan smoaks says

    this summer we plan to take a vacation to the beach for a week, that will be fun!

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  60. Im actually taking the kids to the waterpark tomorrow!! Cant wait!!

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  62. amy deeter says

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  63. Anastasia says

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  72. candace swoveland says

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  73. Visiting family in California.

  74. joseph gersch jr says

    i am going to hersheypark

  75. brian e. says
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  77. brian e. says

    Thanks for the giveaway…we will be spending a few long weekends at the beach this summer.

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  78. trisha mckee says

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  79. Jennifer Reed says

    One FUN thing I have planned this summer is summer camp for my kids and a few days enjoying our town acting as tourist with my husband.
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  83. Marissa M says
  84. trisha mckee says

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  86. We’re moving!

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  89. Marissa M says

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  93. Shaunda Eppes says

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  94. We’re planning on going to the beach.

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  96. D Schmidt says

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    Going on vacation to Texas

  100. We’re doing some camping.

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  103. I’ll be spending a lot of time at the beach!

  104. Shirley Hicks says

    vacation to florida

  105. We are planning a few trips to local amusement and water parks this summer

  106. I plan on camping in the northwoods!

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  110. We plan to take a summer road trip to Prince Edward Island, where Ann of the Green Gables was started, my wife loves this, so it is for her.

  111. Trevor Clinger says

    going to the most famous amusement park in the world with the wife and kids= cedar point

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  116. the fun plans we have is going geocaching.

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  119. IRENE CYPHER says

    We live at the beach, so that’s where our fun is all year long!

  120. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

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  121. Jennifer C says

    We plan to visit my sister out of state.

  122. My 25 year high school reunion is this summer. Thanks for the giveaway.

  123. s riches says

    We are going to Dollywood next month

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  126. Go to the beach

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  129. girl trip to vegas in a few weeks.

  130. Miz Vickik says

    We’re going camping!

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  132. We’re going to the beach and to Great America!

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  136. Carolyn Daley says

    I plan on going to Sea World with my boyfriend

  137. 2) Follow @NolaTricia on Twitter–I do as @nola727

  138. I Follow @FirstAlert on Twitter–I do as @nola727

  139. I’m planning a tubing trip! Thanks for the chance to win and the review.

  140. We are going to the beach 🙂

  141. We leave this sunday (july 1) to go camping at a local place until the 3rd and then we are going to a campsite further away July 14-18!

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  144. a weekend camping trip

  145. Mandy Blank says

    We’re going to take the kids to the amusement park!

  146. our first family vacation with our daughters to palm springs for a week

  147. chastidy says

    We went to Disney World this summer and our next trip is floating the river 🙂

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  151. We are taking our grandsons to a safari park.
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  155. If the weather ever warms up we plan to take regular family bike rides. We have a great trail network in my town, but it rains too much to take advantage of them.

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  157. Tara Woods says

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  158. We are going to the beach!

  159. going to canobie lake park

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  161. Paula Tavernie says

    We plan on going camping this summer with the kids and grandkids!!
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  162. Boat rides on the Hudson River.

  163. Diane Baum says

    We are having a Hawaiian party on JUly 1

  164. Daniel M says

    all we’re doing this year is hittin the beach

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  168. We are going to Chicago in August! YAY for vacations! :

  169. We plan to go camping in the mountains near our home.

  170. I dont have anything fun planed

  171. My plan for the summer is to try to pay off my outstanding credit cards. 🙁 not very exciting but important.

  172. Jacob LaFountaine says

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  175. Kyl Neusch says

    go to the beach

  176. Our main fun plan this summer is going to a medieval camping event for a week.

  177. Walking the Brooklyn Bridge… Fuhgettaboutit!

  178. We are going camping the week after 4th of July!

  179. Heading to the beach for sun, fun & people watching.

    Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

  180. spend time with grandkids

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  182. I plan to go to Six Flags Great America with my family

  183. Sylvie W says

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  184. Ashley C says

    Our daughter should be arriving any day now so we’re exciting to meet our newest family member 🙂

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  185. Samantha K says

    Going to the beach

  186. Headed to Chicago for a Cubs game 🙂

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  189. Cynthia W says

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  192. I plan to go on vacation.

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  195. Kimberly R says

    I’m going to Cedar Point!

  196. Crystal F says

    Lots of softball tournaments for my oldest daughter. We spend most weekends on a softball field and it’s so much fun. thank you!

  197. susan varney says
  198. susan varney says

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  202. Laura Jacobson says

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  203. So far, I do not know!

  204. Heading to Myrtle Beach in a few weeks.

  205. Linda Lansford says

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  206. Linda Lansford says

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  209. Tracie Brown says

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  210. We planning a camping trip.

  211. Rebecca Graham says

    We are going to the water park.

  212. We’re planning to go to as many amusement parks as we can fit ino our summer vacation.

  213. Jennifer B says

    family camping trip!! can’t wait

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  217. Marianna says

    Lots of swimming in our pool!

  218. Family reunion! Yay!

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  221. To be honest, I don’t have one certain *fun* thing planned for this summer. My birthday is in August…so that is fun, right!? 🙂

  222. Just staying home and catching up on house and yard work.

  223. I planned a Staycation at the pool with the BBQ grill. 🙂

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  225. This summer, I plan on going to a Def Leppard concert! Yay!!

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  229. Headed back home for a nice visit!

  230. Samantha C. says

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  231. Disney World!

  232. Taking my kids to the Renaissance Festival. They love it!

  233. Mandy Blank says

    We’re taking the kids to the local amusement park.

  234. Ann Fantom says

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  235. Ann Fantom says

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  240. Kathlean Owens says

    We had planned a few picnics in the mountains, but they are still on fire and off limits. So, we have been swimming and now we plan to go to the closest Amusement Park and then to the waterpark.

  241. Suzanne K says

    I’m working on plans for a trip to San Francisco!

  242. going to the Dells Great Wolf Lodge waterpark for 3 days

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  246. Kayaking.

  247. JERALYN KNIGHT says

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  251. I plan on going hiking.

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  255. We are going to tour around Washington DC

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  258. Sue Ellison says

    We’re planning a trip to SeaWorld.

  259. kristen m says

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  260. brandy g. says

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  263. Tabitha Pyle says

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  266. Margaret Smith says

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  268. One fun thing I have planned this summer is lots of swimming at the pool

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  270. My son and I are doing our first musical together (Pinocchio)!

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