You know how to drive safely and defensively, defending yourself from the crazy drivers that crawl the roads, but staying safe on the roads requires more than knowing what you’re doing when you’re behind the wheel. Defending yourself against car theft, car-jacking, and resisting the temptation to text while driving are all necessary parts of keeping the
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Safety around the holidays is an important task that is often overlooked as the cheer of the season overwhelms us. Your home and belongings are left unsupervised more than ever as you attend holiday events and shop for loved ones. Aside from leaving your home more often, criminals are often more desperate this time of year
The internet has led to increased freedom and sharing for millions but as people pour their lives into blogs, Facebook pages, Google+, YouTube and other social media sites, criminals have also moved in to take advantage. If you have ever Googled your own name you know how much information is floating around about you on
Everyone wants to spend summers at the beach enjoying the sun. However there are some simple precautionary measures that will help you to stay safe when you’re at the beach, especially when it’s crowded and you have young children with you. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for young children in the US.
Your home is your castle and naturally you want to guard it from all invaders. In today’s world of sophisticated gadgetry that is available to the burglars and thieves, you cannot lag behind in arming your home with a proper security system that is state of the art and can defend itself. Why home security? Your
The Internet can be a scary, threatening place, particularly for your children. However, there are things that you can do to help ensure they stay safe and out of harm’s way online. The Internet has changed the way the world works, and even how we interact with our friends and family. From email to social
Identity theft has become a huge problem in recent years. If you’re not aware of the new threats out there, your personal information could be compromised. Most of us like to think of our personal information as personal, private and secured. However, that’s often not the case, particularly where the Internet is concerned. Identity theft
If you’re like a lot of people, then you no doubt spend the better part of your year looking forward to the holidays and it’s not hard to understand why. Not only do you get the chance to enjoy the company of family and friends you probably rarely see, but for many of us, the
Summer Safety Tips For Kids With kids home for the summer, it’s time for parents to do their homework about child safety. That includes reviewing pool safety tips, creating a list of emergency contact numbers and going over basic street safety rules. A few simple precautions can lead to a safer, happier summer for the
How to Secure Your Home During Blackouts The storms and lightning across Jacksonville, Florida, has been intense for many homeowners. As homes shake, rattle, and roll, it’s time to prepare for that moment when lightning hits too close to home and your electricity goes out. Securing your home during a blackout does not have to be