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Teach Youth to Prepare for Disasters This National Preparedness Month
Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? Emergency situations, inclement weather, and natural disasters can occur at any time and without much notice. While disaster planning, response, and recovery efforts are typically led by adults, it is important to teach youth to also prepare for disasters. To help accomplish this, the Federal Emergency […]
Safety Tips to Know This Child Passenger Safety Week
Did you know that approximately every 32 seconds a child under the age of 13 is involved in a passenger vehicle accident? September 15 – 21, 2019 is National Child Passenger Safety Week, and we are joining millions of Americans in raising awareness about the importance of always using car seats, boosters, and seat belts […]
What You Need to Know About The 9/11 Victims Fund
Have you heard about the recent passing of a bill concerning the September 11th victims fund? At the end of July, the Senate passed a bill to ensure a fund that compensates victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks will not run out of money until at least 2092. This passage comes after administrators reduced […]
Make a Plan to Prepare for Disasters this National Preparedness Month
Many of us know how devastating the effects of a disaster can be. Unfortunately, many disasters arrive with little to no warning, leaving minimal time to prepare. The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season is already in full swing and has already seen the creation of various tropical storms. Your safety and the safety of your loved […]
Save Early for Disaster Costs this National Preparedness Month
Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? This month is meant to highlight the importance of emergency planning for families and the community. This year’s theme is Prepared, Not Scared. As we approach the middle of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, many of us remember the devastating impact that last hurricane season brought […]
Tips I Should Tell My College Age Child When Driving an E-Scooter
Have you noticed the recent influx of electric scooters around Tallahassee? In July, approximately 1,000 e-scooters appeared on Tallahassee streets, marking the start of a three-month pilot program. This program aims to determine whether e-scooters are the right fit for Florida’s capital city, however, the presence of the scooters has raised some concerns, particularly when […]
How Accurate Are Breath and Blood Tests?
When it comes to driving on the roads, we all know how important it is to keep ourselves and other drivers safe. Most of us wear seatbelts, abide by the speed limit, and refrain from driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. What happens, however, if you are pulled over for suspected driving […]
Back-To-School Safety Tips
Did you know that August is National Back-to-School Month? As summer comes to an end and children head back to school for another year, we know that preparing for the year ahead can be stressful. There are many factors to consider and plan for, and your child’s safety is one of them. To help keep […]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Did you know that drunk driving takes the lives of more than 10,000 people each year? Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not only dangerous, it is also a serious crime in every state. This month, we are joining millions of Americans in helping bring awareness to the importance of safe […]