Swim team season is just around the corner and summer vacations to the beach or lake will soon follow. With the fun of water activities comes the need to remain vigilant about water safety for the whole family. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “every day, about ten people die from unintentional...
So much thought goes into the decision to sell your home. Whether you are upgrading, downsizing or relocating, there is a lot to consider. One thing you may not think about is taking precautions for safely selling your home. For the most part, interested parties are harmless and genuinely looking for their dream home. But...
Did you know violent crime is more likely to occur in a parking facility than in any other commercial location? These locations are a hotspot for muggings, car thefts, sexual assault and even murder. More than 1 in 10 property crimes occur in parking facilities. And 25 percent of sexual assaults take place in parking...
Teaching our kids to be safe out in the world has always been a core part of parenting. From “Stranger Danger” to looking both ways before crossing the street, we know how to equip them to be aware and alert. But what about the cyber world? Keeping your kids safe online is a whole different...
You may be surprised by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rules for recreational drones over private property. The surprise is that they don’t have any rules for those scenarios. They do require registration of the drone and have some restrictions on flying near airports, over sporting events and after dark. But from a privacy perspective,...
For most people, pets are part of the family. As such, they are loved and cared for and often even pampered. But for others, animals are not rated with the same attention and devotion. You may see an animal being abused or neglected and not know what to do. Report animal cruelty through your local...
Imagine the scene. It’s a busy Monday morning. The lobby is full of customers, and employees are doing their best to meet everyone’s needs. Suddenly a loud voice draws attention. A customer is unhappy, and it’s only getting worse. While most people just want to be heard when they’re upset, some take it to the...
Remember the days when you had to rely on garage sales or resale or consignment stores to sell your gently used items? While both of these still exist as options, the biggest opportunity for reselling is online through Buy, Sell, Trade (BST) sites. Everyone has heard of Craig’s List or eBay and probably even Marketplace...
Criminals look for easy opportunities – where someone might be vulnerable or have their guard down. That’s why you shouldn’t be on your phone when you are walking to your car at night and don’t go to the ATM at 2:00 am! But sometimes just the circumstances can make you vulnerable. Thieves take advantage of...
Safe Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors are one of those things that are easy to forget about since you never use them until there’s an emergency. But did you know that smoke detectors have a lifespan of about 10 years? After that, they should be replaced. This lifespan is even shorter if you haven’t been doing...
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