Independence Day is an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with family, enjoy delicious food, and celebrate the independence of our great nation with a neighborhood fireworks display. With the Fourth of July just around the corner, now is an
Police Shooting Avoidance
There are some basic ways to avoid personal harm in situations with a police officer who has a gun drawn. Much of this advice involves common sense, but when there’s a gun pointed at you, it’s easy to panic and
Black Friday Shopping Safety Tips
From fist fights to identity theft, shopping on Black Friday brings about several safety risks all holiday shoppers should know about. Years ago, a Black Friday shopping trip changed the lives of two families forever. For reasons still unknown, two mothers
Hurricane Preparation Guide
A Hurricane is a natural disaster that can cause significant property damage and loss of life. Being prepared can help you minimize the impact of the storm. The best time to start preparing is before the threat is imminent. Don’t
Mass Shooting Survival Guide
A mass shooting is an incident in which an individual actively engages in shooting or attempting to shoot as many people as possible as quickly as possible. This often takes place in a confined and populated area; in many cases,
Heat Wave Safety Tips
Summertime heat is not often looked at as a major threat; it just does not cause the destruction like tornadoes, floods, or hurricanes. But in reality, excessive heat is deadly, killing more than a hundred Americans per year. That is
Fourth of July Safety Tips
The Fourth of July is an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with family, enjoy delicious food, and celebrate the independence of our great nation with a neighborhood fireworks display. With the Fourth of July just around the corner, now
Charcoal & Gas Grill Safety Tips
It happens every year. The weather gets warmer, more people use outdoor grills – and incidents of grill-caused fires go up. Each year, outdoor grilling causes an average of 8,900 home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Gas grills
Memorial Day Safety Tips
Your Memorial Day cookout is the unofficial start of the summer season. Make the most of this warm-weather celebration with the following Memorial Day safety tips. 1. Pool Safety Hopefully this Memorial Day will be warm enough to take a
Prom Season Safety Tips
Prom season is undoubtedly among the busiest times of the school year. Many school administrators, in the rush to organize the event and wrap up spring semester, may overlook key steps that can keep students safe during the event. Here