It’s National Electrical Safety Month according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International. Each year in May, the ESFI campaigns to remind us of electrical safety issues at home and at work. Here are some of the key points to remember about electrical safety awareness: Make sure to turn off the power source before working with...
Though summer is when we can unplug, relax, unwind and have some fun, the summer months also see the highest number of home burglaries. Make sure to think about summer vacation security when making plans to be away. Stop Deliveries Many of us no longer receive a newspaper but if you do, pause the service for...
Mental Health Awareness Month is coming up in May to raise awareness, reduce stigma and promote the importance of taking care of your mental health. Established in 1949 by Mental Health America, it has grown into a global movement for mental health advocacy. Throughout the month, mental health organizations, advocacy groups and others work together...
The beginning of summer brings outdoor music and art festivals to cities all over the country. These multi-day events are a great way to enjoy the warmer weather, spend time with friends and enjoy a bit of culture. Naturally, any occasion with big crowds in unfamiliar venues will have risks and possible complications. Here are...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month which is a great reminder that all drivers need to pay attention on the road. Drivers have always had distractions like the radio, passengers or that new billboard with the funny joke. However, since the advent of mobile phones, especially smart phones, the number of accidents involving distracted drivers...
Scammers go after anyone and everyone, but when the victim is over the age of 70, there’s a higher chance the deception will work. The amount of money lost to fraud also increases with the age of the person being targeted. What can we do to protect our elderly friends and loved ones from scams?...
National Window Safety Week is coming up the first week of April. The National Safety Council (NSC) designates this as a time to build awareness about the safety issues with windows. Making Windows Safe for Kids Windows are mostly a hazard for young children that don’t understand the risk of falling out of one. More...
You’ve done your research, comparison shopped for a security system that includes fire and heat detection and are ready to move forward to protect your home and family. You are confident that you have planned for everything you’ll need. But did you remember the garage? Here are some tips for ways to protect your garage...
This is the first week of Daylight Savings Time where we “spring forward” and lose an hour at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday in March. Does it feel like a spring forward to … sleepiness? To many it does. Not coincidentally, the National Sleep Foundation deems this Sleep Awareness Week… perfect timing for us...
March 12 is National Check Your Batteries Day and coincides with the “Change your Clocks, Change your Batteries” campaign. Both are inspired by the onset of Daylight Savings Time in early March and are great reminders to keep your smoke detectors running smoothly by changing out the batteries and testing and cleaning your system. Spring...
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