Annually, National Situational Awareness Day is observed on September 26th as a reminder of the importance of paying attention and being aware of your surroundings. Situational awareness is a vital skill that must be constantly practiced, which will help you recognize potential threats to your personal safety in the places you frequent most. National Situational […]
When you are out and about, just doing life, like running errands, heading to work, school, or even exercising outside, you cannot be too careful when it comes to your personal safety. The best way to be safe is to know your surroundings and pay attention to everything and everyone. his doesn’t mean that you […]
Exercising outside after dark can be a safety hazard. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 80% of pedestrian traffic fatalities occur at night or in low-light conditions. That doesn’t necessarily mean you shouldn’t go out at night: Whether you want to avoid the daytime heat, short winter days are cutting into your […]
Paying attention to your surroundings and being situationally aware extends beyond your immediate environment. During a recent trip, we chose to stay at a hotel in a “safe” downtown area. The hotel boasted a 4.4 out of 5-star review, so we felt very safe reserving our rooms there. The Surroundings Upon arrival, the hotel’s lobby […]
As we all know, the world has changed drastically in the last few years, with the pandemic, economic instability, global tensions, rising fuel and food prices. The Americans are feeling considerable stress resulting in the fear of numerous societal issues. This includes increased violence at home, in schools and in the workplace. With this rising […]
Traveling and being away from the comforts of your own home doesn’t have to make you feel uneasy, especially when it comes to staying in a hotel where people are constantly coming and going. You can make yourself safer while staying a hotel by following some safety tips. Tips to help keep you safe while […]
Bites, Stings and Creepy Things Situational Awareness also includes being on the lookout for environmental dangers. Stinging insects send over 500,000 people to the emergency room each. Each spring we see flowers bloom, trees budding, a hint of green in the grass and birds chirping. As the temperature is warming up, life is starting to […]
Increased Jugging Crime Trends When we read or watch the news reports, the statistics tell us that Jugging Crimes are on the rise; and everyone is a potential target. People must be situationally aware to mitigate their risk of being a victim. A quick google search of the term “jugging” nets far too many results. Jugging is when […]
We can’t always avoid danger. It would be great if we could, but unfortunately when it comes to our personal safety there are many things out of our control. For example, we can’t control the actions of other people, we can’t control the weather, and we can’t control mechanical things having issues. What we can […]
When a loved one tells us that they are going on a trip, our response is usually, “safe travels”. We expect them to reach their destination safely and return home unscathed.
