How to Survive a Rip Current
Posted: July 16, 2012
Statistics indicate that each year across the U.S., lifeguards are rescuing about 50,000 swimmers from rip currents and more than 100 of those victims do not make it. What can you do to help avoid a rip current or at least not fall victim to one? BE AWARE: Before you enter the water make yourself aware if a rip current exists. Ask a nearby lifeguard...
Emergency Weather Alerts: How Will You Know?
Posted: July 6, 2012
Not everyone is tuned into a TV or radio station all of the time. So, when an emergency broadcast message goes out for your area, how will you be informed in time to get you and your family to safety? Over the last few years there have been multitudes of events of flash flooding that have buckled streets, severe thunderstorms that uprooted trees causing major...
Some Good Things To Know When Hiring a Contractor or Day Laborer
Posted: June 15, 2012
If you need the help of a handyperson or a professional contractor, before you hire anyone you should be aware of the practical and legal issues that may occur. Are you licensed? Each contractor who comes onto your property should have a valid license. Take the time to ask to see the license and inspect it closely checking the expiration dates for some expire yearly....
Social Security, What You Can Do To Prepare For Retirement
Posted: April 30, 2012
It is forecasted that in the year 2033 Social Security will only be able to pay 70% to 75% of the scheduled promised benefits when an individual is ready to retire. And as if the news about Social Security isn’t bad enough, Medicare’s hospital insurance fund is expected to run out starting in 2024. So now what?? For those of you who are already retired,...
Safe Ways To Enjoy Your New Jet Ski
Posted: April 26, 2012
Now you finally purchased that jet ski, so now what? It isn’t as simple as putting it in the water and going off riding, you know. Jet skiing is a very exhilarating, but potentially dangerous sport. It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt. There are jet ski models that can go as fast as 80+ miles per hour on the water and at...