Being prepared has many check points, but one box I consider a must to check is coming up on February 14! And—YES—you still have a few days left to make that dinner reservation, buy a card, a box of candy, order flowers, or if you really want to get a big hug, visit the jewelry store. VALENTINE’S DAY! Some other boxes to check as 2019 moves into … [Read more...]

Have you been naughty . . . or vigilant? Before we can get into Christmas Cheer, a few VERY important reminders for holiday safety tips. ■ If you’re traveling, DON’T post your travel plans online. Not where you’re going, when you’re leaving, or when you will be back. AND, don’t hide a key outside the house. NO, not even in the Shores. ■ Deadliest … [Read more...]

OMG! Have you been SHOT? If you haven’t, you should. It’s that time again. Flu season is already upon us and the prospects aren’t good. You can be immunized with the vaccine at your family physician’s office and at most pharmacies (Rite Aid even gives a free ice cream cone to ease any anxieties). AND, be sure to inquire about the high-dose vaccine … [Read more...]

Unfortunately, I don’t usually bring you good news but rather tips and methods to BE PREPARED for events such as earthquakes, fires, brown outs, etc. Many of these disasters, fortunately, don’t ever seem to strike us, BUT, they do happen, so the smart ones among us are prepared—like those who took the CPR class we offered last week or participated … [Read more...]

ALERT! Important message to follow at end of this article.* Save a life in two steps. Nearly two-thirds of people feel helpless during a cardiac emergency. Don’t be one of them. 70% of the cardiac arrests that occur outside the hospital happen at home! If your heart suddenly stopped, you’d hope others around you would take action and perform CPR, … [Read more...]

KA BOOM! You know the drill on being prepared for the Fourth of July. Have fun, enjoy the pancake breakfast, the parade, games, da bluff, and, if you can stay awake, the fireworks. Of course, I mean, watching the displays and not DIY with your own. Anyway, have a blast and make it a SAFE AND FUN Fourth of July. Last month we discussed handling the … [Read more...]

Before you forget, circle these days in May you DON’T want to let slip by: May 13—Mother’s Day; 23—World Turtle Day (OK, look it up); 28—Memorial Day; AND, of course my birthday!! Now for some questions: Do you lock your doors when you go to bed or leave the house? Do you put on your seat belt when you get in the car? Do you turn off the oven when … [Read more...]

’Till Death do us part . . . No, I’m not going anywhere. But, at some point in time we all make that trip. When that does happen families often honor us by publishing an obituary in the local newspaper. Nice gesture, right? Well, yes, maybe. Not only does this “announcement” often include a photograph but the birth date, city and state of birth, … [Read more...]

How informed, knowledgeable and PREPARED are you when it comes to handling potential emergency situations? Well, let’s find out. Take the following quiz and see how you do: 1. What three segments are taught in our neighborhood bi-annual certification class on Emergency Preparedness? 2. What is the name of the action to take if you encounter a … [Read more...]