4 Ways to Make MLK Day a Day “On” Instead of a Day Off
Posted: January 1, 2025
Dr. Martin Luther King was a legendary figure in civil rights history. His life marked a turning point toward greater inclusion, tolerance, and unity in our country. His work is commemorated each year on the third Monday of January. MLK Day is the only federal holiday observed as a day of service to others. Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is,...
Preventing Package Theft
Posted: December 16, 2024
If you do a lot of online shopping during the holiday or year-round, be aware of the growing threat of package theft. Package thieves, also known as “porch pirates,” have become so brazen that some will even tail delivery drivers to swoop up packages the minute they are gone. In a recent year, over 260 million packages were stolen across the U.S., costing consumers millions...
Safety Tips for Online Shopping
Posted: December 1, 2024
It is that time of year again. Whatever holiday you celebrate, Americans nationwide go to their favorite online retailers to buy holiday decorations, party supplies, and gifts to make the season merry and bright. The convenience of the internet is hard to resist, but the freedom and flexibility of online buying come with some grave risks. Cybercrime is on the rise. In a recent year,...
Driving Safety Tips as Daylight Savings Ends
Posted: November 16, 2024
Fall and the end of daylight savings time is upon us once again. As the clocks are turned back an hour, you can expect your normal sleeping patterns to be disrupted for about a week before they return to normal, as the amount of sunlight in a day is less. Driving to work or around town could be just that much more challenging. Here are some...
5 Steps to Protect Your Home from Carbon Monoxide
Posted: November 2, 2024
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas produced when any carbon-based substance is burned to create heat or energy. If inhaled in small quantities, carbon monoxide causes dizziness, weakness, headaches, vomiting, and chest pain. When inhaled in more significant amounts, the gas is fatal for children and adults. If a person is asleep or intoxicated when they begin to breathe carbon monoxide,...
