| PGE Offers Storm Prep Tips
If you have a cordless phone, or any phone that requires wall current, it probably won't work during an outage. Consider having an old-fashioned phone on standby. Cell service may also be interrupted. - If you have an electric garage door opener, know how to operate it manually. - Protect your home electronics by investing in surge protection equipment. Call PGE's Power Quality Hotline at 800-270-7016 for more information. Outage information and tips also are available at PortlandGeneral.com. What to do if the power goes out! - Check your circuit breaker or fuse box. If breakers or fuses are okay, call PGE. - Report power outages to PGE by calling 503-464-7777 in Portland, 503-399-7717 in Salem or 800-544-1795 outside of the Portland and Salem areas.
Fort Lewis MPs find stolen handgun, 'suspicious device'
FORT LEWIS, Wash. (AP) - Military police at Fort Lewis have arrested a man after finding a handgun and a "suspicious device" in his car after making a routine traffic stop in one of the post's training areas.The arrest was made about 1 a.m. Friday.In the car, the MPs found a pistol that had been reported stolen, and in the trunk, a "tape-wrapped object about the size of a deck of playing cards wired to a garage door opener."The MPs called out soldiers from an explosive ordnance disposal unit, who rendered the device safe by about 7 a.m.A spokesman for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms said he didn't know whether the device proved to be a bomb.A U.S. Army news release says the man, who was not immediately identified, was arrested for outstanding warrants and was being held at Fort Lewis.The news release says MPs "have no indication that the suspect intended to target Fort Lewis personnel." .
St. Charles police on alert after rash of vehicle, home burglaries
A recent spike in burglaries prompted St. Charles police today to put residents on alert. Since Dec. 23, there have been six reported vehicle and home burglaries, which "may be tied together," in the city's northeast and northwest areas, police spokesman Paul McCurtain said. The incidents all took place in the morning or early afternoon, while the victims were away. "In some cases, the offenders have forced entry into the residence," police said in a statement. "In others, the suspect made entry into vehicles parked in the driveway and have taken personal items," including garage door openers to get inside houses. Residents are asked to keep their vehicles locked and personal belongings out of plain view. They also should call 911 immediately if they notice suspicious activity.
Micrel Rolls Out World's First Programmable Receiver with 'Jam ...
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Micrel Inc., NASDAQ: MCRL, an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth and Ethernet IC solutions, today announced that it is launching the world's first programmable receiver featuring jam avoidance. The MICRF218, which is part of Micrel's QwikRadio(R) family, is targeted at garage door openers and tire pressure monitoring systems. It is the world's first integrated ASK/OOK receiver with selectable IF bandwidth for 300 to 450 MHz operation. The IC is currently available in volume with pricing starting at $1.71 for 10K quantities. "The MICRF218 is unique for its ability to "escape" from a jamming source and migrate to an alternate frequency," stated John Lee, director of mixed- signal and RF products, Micrel. "This is a crucial feature due to recent homeland security measures deploying a new mobile radio system.
FPD warns of burglaries
Fortuna Police are reminding residents to double check the locks on their homes and cars after a number of burglaries were reported last week, according to a statement released yesterday. Suspects gained access through unlocked residences, or used garage door openers from unlocked cars to get into homes. One unlocked car was stolen from the area. The department is asking residents to close and lock windows, doors and cars, and keep garage door openers out of view from outside the car. To report suspicious activity in a neighborhood, call the Fortuna Police Department at 725-7550. .
Several Guilford Homes Burglarized
GUILFORD, Conn. -- A string of burglaries in Guilford prompts residents to lock their doors and keep an eye out for their neighbors. Channel 3 Eyewitness News reporter Hena Daniels reported six burglaries were reported this week, one of which was reported on Wednesday. Police said officers have responded to the areas of Old Miller, Little Meadow and East River roads and Goose and Wilburs lanes. Investigators said the assailant has forced his way into houses virtually uninhibited during the day. A victim told Eyewitness News that the assailant entered her house through a basement door. Daniels reported police believe the assailant may have entered houses through a window or doors, sometimes using remote garage door openers to gain entry into the houses.
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