Teach by example

California just went through the first of a series of winter storms, which showed us how woefully prepared the state is for emergencies. It’s up to all of us to prepare for these things, so our suggestion is to do just that. Don’t expect an incompetent government to handle things that we can handle better … Read more

Wear a vest

We hope that Santa brought you a life vest for Christmas and that you’re planning on wearing it when you’re out of the water this Winter. Be safe folks.

US Coast Guard warning water is cold

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) The U.S. Coast Guard is warning boaters across New England that water temperatures are dangerously cold despite the warmer-than-normal air temperatures. Source: US Coast Guard warning water is cold despite warmer air | NCPR News

A quick check

Winter is on its way. Have you checked your flotation devices lately? Always a good idea to have working safety gear. You never know when you’re going to need it.

Safety Tip

Our safety tip for the day, and we know it might sound silly, but in the event of a Tsunami head for high ground, the higher the better. You’d be surprised at how many people don’t know this.