safety tips for online dorm shopping

Safety Tips for Online Dorm Shopping

My social media feed is filling up with pictures of kids moving into fully decked-out dorm rooms. I know my friends have been shopping online and organizing for months to make sure their kids are set up for a successful first year of college. Here are some safety tips for online dorm shopping to avoid...

Smart Tips for Back-to-school Safety

Smart Tips for Back-To-School Safety

It may be hard to believe that summer is winding down and kids are already returning to school this week. After a few months off, now is a great time to remind your children about smart tips for back-to-school safety. We all want healthy and happy kids as the new year kicks off! Transportation Safety:...

idle hands

Idle Hands Looking for Mischief

As summer break from school starts to draw to a close, many young people have returned from vacation, finished camps and boredom has set in. For most this means sleeping late and getting that summer reading assignment done. For a few though, idle hands are a formula for mischief-making. Petty crime always goes up in...

garden safely in the summer heat

Garden Safely in the Summer Heat

As the intense summer heat continues and our lawns and plants look sadder and sadder, prioritize your health when working in the yard this summer. Follow these essential guidelines to garden safely in the summer heat: Stay hydrated to help keep yourself cool. Bring a water bottle outside with you to serve as a reminder...

A man, woman and child are walking a dog at twilight.

Protecting Yourself when Walking at Night

With daily heat advisories any kind of outdoor exercise is discouraged and risky. But for many who rely on walks to get their cardio in each week, the hot days present a real challenge. Walking at night is one alternative but there are a number of dangers that come with that. Crime is one consideration...

Safety tips for arriving home after dark

Safety Tips for Arriving Home After Dark

It’s past midnight when Sandy arrives home after dark. The street is quiet and though she’s only a few steps from her front door, she’s anxious about the short trip from the car. If you’ve ever arrived home late at night, you can relate to Sandy’s anxiety. You don’t know what or who lurks in...

A hand holding tongs is grilling meat on a BBQ.

Chillin’ and Grillin’ – Outdoor Cooking Safety

According to the National Fire Protection Association, 64% of U.S. households own some kind of outdoor grill. With the elaborate outdoor kitchen trend, outdoor cooking has gone to a whole new level. And while summer BBQs are both fun and delicious, we can’t lose sight of the dangers of grilling as well. Grilling Safety The...

National Pet Fire Safety Day

National Pet Fire Safety Day

We often talk about fire safety plans, including fire alarm systems and prevention ideas. July 15, 2023 is specifically dedicated to our furry friends as National Pet Fire Safety Day. Taking a few simple precautions and having a well-prepared plan can significantly increase the chances of your pets escaping safely in the event of a...

Young people are spelling out July 4th with sparklers

Let Freedom Ring!

It’s the 4th of July Happy Independence Day from Cultris Security Systems! We will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 and have limited staffing on July 5. Stay safe in the heat and be careful with the fireworks! Let Freedom Ring!       Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay

hot car death

Park, Look, Lock – Avoiding Hot Car Deaths

According to the US Department of Transportation, over 940 children have died of heatstroke over the last 25 years after being trapped in a hot car. More than half of these hot car deaths were because the caregiver accidentally left the child in the car. As a result, there have been education campaigns and even...

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