We Remember All Who Served
Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to all those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our Veterans. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th...
emergency preparedness
October is Fire Prevention Month
Fire is the number one emergency in the United States. The U.S. Fire Administration reports each year, more than 4,000 Americans die in fires, more than 25,000 are injured in fires, and more than 100 firefighters are killed while on...
How it Felt Preparing for a Catastrophic Event
Sunday night September 10th at 6PM the power went out. My wife and I had set-up a nice cave in an inner walk-in closet with pillows, water, flashlights, food and phones. From 8-12PM Irma was on the doorstep of Sarasota...
Preparing for a Hurricane
Here are a few things you should do before a hurricane: Remove weak and dead trees or tree limbs on your property. Know whether your home is in a zone that could be flooded by storm surge, meaning you’d have...
Fritzi Talks About Home Safety and Aging-in-Place
Age Safe America Chief Advocacy Officer Fritzi Gros-Daillon discusses home safety and aging-in-place with Sam Goodwin of HOCOA San Diego. Visit her local home safety consulting agency website at: http://householdguardians.com/
Preparing for a Natural Disaster
Living in Southern California, we don’t have to worry about the dreaded tornadoes or hurricanes that batter the Midwest and East Coast. However, we have our own natural disasters that we must prepare our families and homes for. Earthquakes can...