SAFE CAMPING TIPS & PACKING CHECKLIST

Camping is a fun way to spend time with family and friends and enjoy the great outdoors.  With all of the excitement of swimming, s’mores, and campfire songs, it is easy to forget… Continue reading →

An Ounce of Prevention Equals a Safe Summer; McGruff the Crime Dog and AlertID Help Parents Keep Kids Safe During Summer

Whether traveling with family or staying close to home this summer, it is important to put safety at the top of your summertime list. The National Crime Prevention Council, home to McGruff the… Continue reading →

Kids and a Crowd

The kids are out of school and summertime is upon us! We are all looking forward to trips to the beach, going to the amusement park, and catching a ball game on a… Continue reading →

Protect Your Pup from the Dog Days of Summer

As temperatures rise we all want to spend more time outside soaking up the sun! And that means bringing our four-legged friends outside more as well.  Keep these DO’s and DON’T’s in mind… Continue reading →

Tips for a Safe Graduation Party Season

It’s that time of year! Graduation party season! While this is a very exciting time for teens, it is also a time of increased temptation to participate in drinking activities.  Celebrating the milestone… Continue reading →

National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23, 2014: Stay Safe on the Water

Summer is around the corner, which means it is almost time to put the boat in the water and get out the fishing poles and water skis! In 2012, the Coast Guard counted… Continue reading →

Tips for Seniors to Protect Their Finances

Seniors are often times a target for theft & scams.  Scammers are preying on seniors more than any other age group, amounting to an estimated $2.9 billion (yes, Billion!) in losses last year!… Continue reading →

8 Tips for a Safe Garage Sale

Spring is upon us and the garage sale signs are popping up on every corner!  Before you decide to join in and host your own garage sale to lighten your load and put… Continue reading →

Tips on Preventing Injury in Older Adults

Each May, we celebrate Older Americans Month.  The theme this year is “Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow.”  Older adults are more prone to injury and unintentional death than the rest of the population, so… Continue reading →

The do’s and don’ts for safe grilling

Warmer weather means more time at the grill flipping burgers. Every year, 7,000 Americans are injured while using backyard barbecue grills. It’s usually a case of good products used incorrectly. Below are some… Continue reading →