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Hurricane Harvey
Overwhelmed by the news from Texas and Louisiana since Hurricane Harvey made landfall? Here is an overview of coverage. According to the National Weather Service, “This event is unprecedented and all impacts are unknown and beyond anything experienced.”
What’s happening on the ground
Local officials blame at least 31 deaths and many more injuries on the storm, which has inundated parts of the...
What’s happening on the ground
Local officials blame at least 31 deaths and many more injuries on the storm, which has inundated parts of the...
Total Eclipse
On August 21st, 2017, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the continental United States from Oregon to South Carolina. A total solar eclipse occurs when the disk of the moon appears to completely cover the disk of the sun in the sky. Of course, this is only an optical illusion as the sun is actually about 400 times wider than the moon. Coincidentally, the moon happens to be about 400 times...
Keeping Your Vehicle Weather Ready
Recent evacuations from fires in New Mexico, California, and Florida along with flooding in the Mid-West makes a great case for keeping your vehicle ready to leave town.
Tips to follow:
Keep up with routine maintenance.
Keep fluid at recommended levels.
Tips to follow:
Keep up with routine maintenance.
- Rotating tires
- Changing air filters
- Changing oil and oil filters
- Following your manufacturers tune-up schedule
Keep fluid at recommended levels.
- Antifreeze
- Oil
- Brake Fluid
- Power...
Identity Theft - Just the Facts
The Scope of the Problem
Everybody thinks that it only happens to someone else, until it happens to them.
In a study released by Javelin Strategy & Research, found that over $16 Billion was stolen from over 15.4 billion Americans in 2016. With nearly $110 billion stolen since the beginning of this decade the problem is not going away.
With the advent of the chip credit card, criminals moved on to...
Everybody thinks that it only happens to someone else, until it happens to them.
In a study released by Javelin Strategy & Research, found that over $16 Billion was stolen from over 15.4 billion Americans in 2016. With nearly $110 billion stolen since the beginning of this decade the problem is not going away.
With the advent of the chip credit card, criminals moved on to...
Be Prepared - It's not just a motto, it's a way of life.
When disaster strikes, you rarely have much time to decide what actions to take. The best way to handle an emergency scenario is to prepare before it occurs. By spending time each year practicing your plans, you can drastically improve your response time and chances of survival. If you can involve your employer, co-workers, friends, and neighbors in the process, it can be a great community...
Tips for maintaining personal safety to keep yourself, your family, and your property safe:
1) Mobile devices distract you from paying attention and create quick and easy targets. Try not to use any mobile device when going to and from an outside location.
2) Beware of people trying to distract you. This tactic can be used in an effort to take your belongings. Examples include asking you what time it is, asking you if you have a match, or asking for directions.
3) Keep your vehicle doors...
2) Beware of people trying to distract you. This tactic can be used in an effort to take your belongings. Examples include asking you what time it is, asking you if you have a match, or asking for directions.
3) Keep your vehicle doors...
Should I Buy Body Armor?
If you've thought about buying armor, you are not alone. We have seen a significant increase from the general public on the topic.
A few reasons:
1. Business owners that take money to the bank.
2. Working somewhere that has a higher likelihood of active shooter incidences.
3. Work late at night.
4. Working in a dangerous area.
6. Business person with clients that may be upset.
7. Working as a...
A few reasons:
1. Business owners that take money to the bank.
2. Working somewhere that has a higher likelihood of active shooter incidences.
3. Work late at night.
4. Working in a dangerous area.
6. Business person with clients that may be upset.
7. Working as a...
Auto Open Knives
We get asked a lot as to which states our knives legal in? The following states do NOT prohibit auto-open (also referred to as automatic, switchblade or switch knife) for non-law enforcement citizens. Check State Knife Laws for specific details on possession, carry, manufacturer or sale as some restrictions may apply in a specific state. See the list below for blade length restrictions.
- Ala...
Top 10 Tornadoes
The United States is home to highest number of tornadoes each year in the world with an average of 1,200 occurring each year. Knowing the difference between these can help you in an emergency.
Tornado Watch - Issued by the National Weather Service when atmospheric conditions promote the formation of tornadoes.
Tornado Warning- Issued when Doppler radar detects a mesocyclone in a thunderstorm,...
Tornado Watch - Issued by the National Weather Service when atmospheric conditions promote the formation of tornadoes.
Tornado Warning- Issued when Doppler radar detects a mesocyclone in a thunderstorm,...
Top 10 Everyday Carry Key Chain Items
Whether you are a hard-core "prepper" or just getting started, there is wisdom in having useful tools with you at all times. If you are going to have your keys with you anyway, why not carry some or even all of these everyday carry tools on your key chain in your pocket or purse?
- Light Source
- Blade
- Can/Bottle Opener
- Emergency Whistle
- Pepper Gel/Spray
- Personal Alarm...
Top 10 Reasons to go Solar
Harnessing solar energy uses a technology called photovoltaic (PV) cells, this process turns sunlight into electricity. Something to keep in mind is that whenever a solar energy spill occurs, it is simply called a “nice day”.
Top 10 reasons to look at owning a portable solar generator.
Top 10 reasons to look at owning a portable solar generator.
- No noise and no fumes.
- Little to no maintenance needed.
- Many different options available.
- Consistent and...