Image via Unsplash Burglary rates in the United States are dropping each year. This trend is primarily due to affordable, cutting-edge home security technology and a growing awareness of simple practices that deter criminals from attempting a break-in. Nonetheless, a burglary still happens every 30 seconds, according to FBI statistics. If you’re hoping […]
The State of Ransomware in Education 2022 Findings from an independent, vendor-agnostic survey of 5,600 IT professionals in mid-sized organizations across 31 countries, including 730 respondents from the education sector. Ransomware attacks on education have increased 56% of lower education organizations and 64% of higher education organizations were hit by ransomware in the last year. […]
Photo Credit: Mike Petrucci via Unsplash According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air can be up to 100 times more toxic than the air you breathe outdoors. Imagine the effect of a fire on the quality of air in a commercial building. Lingering particulate matter from debris represents a significant threat to respiratory […]
The continental U.S. sees its fair share of hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, winter weather events, and tornadoes, depending on where you live. On top of that, these days we also have worries over issues like active shooters and social upheaval. How can families be prepared to get through various emergencies safely? The answer is simple: by […]
Image via Pixabay The following article is provided by the National Emergency Planning and Training Association. No matter where you live, the potential for disaster is always hiding just around the corner. Volcanic eruptions, mass flooding, wildfires and severe storms such as tornadoes and hurricanes, are all things that happen every day in the […]
Wherever you may live, it’s good to be prepared for a natural disaster. From hurricanes to tornadoes and earthquakes, unexpected events can cause serious property damage and pose a safety threat. While you hopefully won’t ever face these circumstances, it’s best to be prepared, just in case. The National Emergency Planning and Training Association gives […]
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS FOR FAMILIES There are specific actions that earthquake preparedness experts suggest such as to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On”. These simple steps have been known to save lives and reduce your risk of death or injury. Planning, training, and disaster drills are essential elements of preparedness. Activities designed to ensure that when a […]
Hurricane Preparedness If you live in an area where hurricanes are likely to occur, it’s crucial to have an emergency plan in place — as this plan could protect you from harm and even save your life. However, the steps you take during and after the storm are just as important. To discover some of […]
DIY Hacks : 30 Year Food Storage Preserve your food in five simple steps by Lara Vince April 8, 2020 Here is a quick and easy do-it-yourself preservation hack that will extend the shelf life of your food for up to 30 years. The top recommended foods to store long term are rice, dry […]
Recession-Proof: How to Prepare for the Next Recession Jeff Rose, CFP® January 23, 2020 Regular followers on this blog and my YouTube videos know that I’m a pretty positive guy. So why would I take on a topic like how to prepare for the next recession? And why would I even speculate that it may […]