Secure Your Garage From Would-Be Intruders

We lock our doors and windows, but often fail to properly secure our garage. About 9 percent of home intruders gain access through the garage. To keep burglars out, follow these suggestions. Don’t Leave Your Garage Door Open. Even if you are home, keep your garage door closed. Burglars who case homes and streets are […]

Important Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe

While we don’t want our kids to live their lives constantly paranoid of the world around them, here are basic rules that they should be instructed to follow. –Tell your kids to never talk to strangers; that means on the Internet too; never accept rides from strangers or, for that matter, go anywhere with a […]

Protecting Your Privacy on Facebook

A lot has been written about how Facebook tracks our user data, but how about when bad people track our movements on Facebook? The results can be just as serious. Here are tips to keep your posts private. Post To Friends Only. Click on “Quick Help” (question mark at the top of the page), then […]

Time For Back to School Safety Tips

With the start of the new school year upon us, now is a good time to remind kids how to get to and from their school safely. The National Safety Council provides safety tips for both parents and their children.  Students –Never walk while texting, talking on the phone or using headphones –Use crosswalks whenever […]

Safety Tips When Living Alone

Living solo gives young adults the independence they crave. For seniors, the desire to stay independent and in their home is just as strong. No matter the age, those who live alone need to take precautions to keep safe. Stay Connected. Keep your family and friends up to date on your activities so someone always […]