Whether you are taking a long road trip or just on your daily commute, being on the road presents its own set of dangers. Staying safe on the road means more than just being a defensive driver and steering clear of road rage. Predators and car thieves are just waiting for the right opportunity to...
Recent online posts reveal people waking in the morning to discover thieves have rifled through their cars during the night and taken items. Not surprisingly, replies indicate others on the same street or nearby experienced the same thing on the same night! The common thread almost every time is that the car doors were left...
According to writings from centuries ago, the expression Peeping Tom came from the man who broke the promise not to look when Lady Godiva rode naked through the town. In modern times, the name refers to someone caught spying on others. Typically, they are watching the person in their home or other private area. Also...
One Sunday afternoon in the early summer, I was sitting on the back porch shopping online on my phone. I ordered cat doors and a few other low priced items from Home Depot. The items arrived later that week and I thought nothing more about it. The next weekend, again I was sitting on the...
How do you know about criminal activity in your neighborhood or area? Staying connected to neighbors and local authorities is a good way to get information about what is going on. There are also sites that you can use to search for crime in your zip code. Knowledge is Power One way to stay on...
While purse snatching still occurs, people have been finding lately that just the wallet is the real prize. Pick pockets may sneak a man’s wallet out of his pocket on a busy street. And many women are now reporting their wallets going missing right out of their purses. Protecting the Goods A whole new level...
Ahhh….summer vacation. Time to unplug, relax, unwind and have some fun with friends or loved ones. The summer months see the highest number of burglaries, often due to people being away. So, while you’re scrambling to find sunscreen and other vacation necessities, don’t forget to secure your home while you’re away. 1. Stop Mail and Newspapers...
A number of recent news stories reported deaths, assault and poisoning in the Dominican Republic. These incidents raise the question of how safe it is to travel. The US Department of State four-level travel advisory system provides guidance on precautions for countries around the world. Level four is “Do not Travel” and Level One is...
You’re ready to go on vacation. You’ve packed your bags, boarded the pets and dropped a spare key off with a friend. Right before you walk out the door, you spy your grandmother’s pearls dangling from the jewelry box. You think about the other valuable items in your home, from jewelry to electronics. Other than a safe-deposit...
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...
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