This year FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is highly suggesting us to add as a 2020 resolution to be prepared. The Resolve to be Ready slogan offers you motivation to a practical emergency preparedness mindset. Individuals can practice each day leading up to the New Year 2021. You can share these messages on your social media […]

Traveling by car? Many people hit the road for the holidays. Don’t let weather, mechanical trouble or the unexpected get in the way of celebrating. Here are some tips for having a safe road trip for the holidays:Our friends with the American Red Cross have a webpage for staying safe while on the highway:  www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/highway-safety.Stay up […]

Cooking The number of cooking fires increases significantly during the holidays so it is important for you to stay alert and be watchful while you are cooking. Whether you are cooking the holiday family dinner or a leftover snack for the children, practicing these safe cooking behaviors will help protect you and your family FEMA: […]

Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms and blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice, and high winds. A winter storm can: Last a few hours or several days; Knock out heat, power, and communication services; and Place older […]

Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. NCSAM 2019 will emphasize personal accountability and stress the importance of taking proactive […]

It’s preparedness Month!  be informed, make a plan, build a kit, get involved! Crisp autumn air will soon be upon us; children back in school, cheering for your favorite football team, warm sweaters, hot chocolate, and Halloween; all the things that celebrate the changing of the seasons.  It’s also the time of year to make […]