Public Health & Safety

Whether your living in your car because your traveling or your living there because you have no other place to go. I will give you ways to survive and not go crazy.

Inclement weather doesn't have to present a danger to you or your family. Knowing what precautions to take can keep you safe when inclement weather looms.

Blindness or being visually impaired is caused by psychological or neurological factors within your brain and eyes. No light perception is the cause of going completely blind and is normally...

Almost every day there are stories in the news about people driving a medical mobility scooter being hit by a car. These are people who, for one medical reason or another, cannot walk to do the...

WARNING: Do to the graphic nature of this "How to" viewer discretion is advised. "The Honda crotch rocket rider was traveling at approximately 85 mph. The VW driver was talking on...

Let's face it, emergencies happen to everyone at some point. Some individuals really excel at coping with urgent situations, while others fold under the pressure. What sets them apart? How can...

Accidents, break downs and emergencies happen when driving. This is an unavoidable fact. You can't always prevent a car emergency but you can be prepared when one does occur. Learn how to put...

You never know when disaster may strike. Snow storms, floods, earthquakes, accidents can all leave you stranded on the road. It pays to be prepared. A disaster survival kit for the car is a quick...

When the snow starts falling, it is time to get yourself ready for winter. One of the most important things to have a winter survival kit for your car. You can make a winter survival kit that can...

People have all sorts of excuses for not wearing seat belts, including personal comfort, confidence in their ability to drive well and feeling they don't want to be told what to do. But the facts...

The use of car seats is key to child safety in the event of a crash. A drop in child fatalities in car accidents is very likely a direct correlation to the increased use of car seats. However, for...

Car seat safety is a priority for any new parent. The safety of a child supersedes all else; evidence shows an increased risk for children not in car seats during a crash. However, because every...

Knowing what to do in earthquake may save your life.

Be prepared in the event of a roadside breakdown. If you suffer a vehicle breakdown, car breakdown assistance may take some time to reach you. In an emergency, you do not want to be stranded...

If your car has ever broken down on the side of the road or became stuck in a snow storm, you know the frustrations of not having an emergency kit for your car. Getting stuck in bad weather can...

As women, we know only too well the sense of feeling like we are targets for whatever danger may be lurking. Knowing how to protect ourselves empowers our capabilities, softens the range of...

One of the most confusing things for parents is trying to determine when a child is ready to switch from an infant car seat to a forward facing car seat to a booster seat and finally to a regular...

Don't you just hate it? You buy a new car and in no time at all you discover a fresh ding or scratch. While there's no way you can prevent these altogether, short of parking your car in the...

My mom always taught me how to protect myself against the bad guys if I ever needed too. I never take chances with my life. I am a very precautious person. My mom taught me that the best weapon I...

Abductions happen in an instant normally without time to react and defend yourself. You have to act without hesitation in order to free yourself from being taken and harmed. Women and children are...

There are different types of car seats, and knowing which one is right for your child is important. According to James Madison University, for every 100 children killed in car crashes, 80 would...

Every child car seat comes with an instruction booklet. To provide your child with optimal safety, install the car seat properly--according to the instructions. Even though you think you can...

Whether winter or summer, one thing that every person should have in their car is a first aid kit. But since emergencies on the road can be far more inconvenient than ones at home, you need to...

The snow has turned to a blizzard and you are caught in your car. The roads are impassible. What do you do to stay safe and make it through the blizzard alive.

Aggressive drivers are responsible for one-third of traffic accidents, according to KidsHealth.org. Defensive driving techniques enable you to avoid these drivers and lower your risk of being...

When leaving home, even for a short moment, safety should be the number one thing. Nothing, today, is ever a hundred percent. However, our goal here is to get as close to that hundred percent in...

Britax manufactures top-of-the-line car seats, two of which are the Decathlon and the Boulevard models.

Women need to empower themselves and realize that there is a chance that in your life time you could be attacked. Of course we hope this never happens, but in the event that it does, women should...

Though it is a very old case there is the sad story about Shari, a high school student who was abducted at gunpoint while retrieving the family mail outside her home in 1985 South Carolina. Her...

An emergency can arrive at anytime in anyplace. The thing about emergencies is that they are inconvenient. You don't get the opportunity to pick the time of an emergency or to ensure that you will...

As winter approaches, you want to make sure that you are prepared for extreme temperature changes. Whether you are outside playing in the snow, or driving to work, you must take certain...

Driving through a crowded parking lot is like driving through a danger zone. There are parked cars, moving cars, people walking around, children running around, shopping carts rolling around......

Protect yourself from having a crime committed in a parking lot.

The inside of your car can become an oven sitting in the sun, especially when there is a heat wave. Did you know that it can get as hot as 160 degrees? It can get so hot that it is uncomfortable...

The scenario: Your car has stalled in a remote area. What condition will you be in when you are found? I created a list of items to keep you safe, and even comfortable, while you wait for help to...

Getting attacked and robbed is one of the most terrifying experiences you could ever imagine. For me, it’s been twenty one years and I remember the entire experience as though it was just...

An emergency car kit should include bottled water, some snacks, moist towelettes and a small first aid kit. Find out how to be prepared for a sudden dislocation due to an emergency with help from...

The most dangerous place to be in the case of a Flash Flood is in your car. Flash Flooding can and does result in drowning deaths. Some areas are more dangerous than others such as near rivers,...

Ozone pollution is such an issue that cities across the country have designated certain times of year as Ozone Season. During this time, locals are asked to make a special effort to help reduce...

Sooner or later, anyone may find themselves alone in a dark parking lot after everyone else has gone home. It's always better to have someone with you, but even if you plan for that, sometimes...

Many car parts can be recycled, thus decreasing the need to manufacture more of the same parts. Recycling facilities will take most car parts and either resell them or break them down to use them...

According to the National Institute of Justice Centers for Disease Control and & Prevention Violence Survey, 1 out of every 6 American Women have been the victims of an attempted or completed...

Whatever the situation may be, sometimes one must sleep in the car for the night. If you've ever done it, then you know that it's a less than an ideal arrangement. Here's how to make the most of...

Stay safe on a road trip by packing a first aid-kit for the car. Find out what to include in a travel first-aid kit in this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

Preparing a car survival kit requires gathering supplies such as a tool kit, jumper cables, blankets and flashlights. Find out how to prepare a car for a wilderness trip with tips from an...

A car survival kit should include jumper cables, flashlights, warm clothing and a tool kit. Make a car survival kit with tips from an experienced outdoorsman in this free video on wilderness survival.

Everyone seems so busy these days just trying to keep up with our multiple obligations. As a result, we spend so much time in our cars that they're almost a second home. It's important to make...

Spring is the time to prepare for stormy weather before it arrives. You've heard the saying, "April showers, bring May flowers." Earth is doing it's job by raining down on our plant...

Walking through a parking lot can be a scary thing to do these days. But there are some simple steps you can take to stay safe while getting from the store back to your car.

It is no secret that our planet is going through Global Warming because we can see it with the polar ice caps melting and the ever changing weather patterns. The good thing is that there are...