The Florida SunPass is a prepaid toll program in the state of Florida that aims to reduce the time and cost of taking a toll road. A SunPass transponder is mounted to the interior of your windshield, which is then automatically scanned as you use a toll road. There’s no stopping to pay or scrambling…
The National Safety Council reported that the United States is on track to reach nearly 40,000 roadway deaths for the third year in a row. Though that’s a grisly record to hold, the good news is that the number represents a leveling off of death rates which had been climbing rapidly the previous two years.…
As kids go back to school, more children will be riding their bikes in the road and on the sidewalks. To avoid the potential for accidents, Alon Barzakay Esq. in Florida encourages parents to talk to their children about road safety when walking or biking to school. A study in the Accident Analysis & Prevention…
Wearing a seatbelt is the law and for good reason. Driving a car is the most dangerous thing most people do every single day, and a seatbelt is sometimes the only thing standing between you and a fatal car accident. For example, this month, four young Jacksonville teens who weren’t wearing seatbelts lost their lives…
The good news is that NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has predicted a near- or above-normal 2018 Atlantic hurricane season. This means a 35 percent chance of an above-normal season, a 40 percent chance of a near-normal season, and a 25 percent chance of a below-normal season for the upcoming hurricane season. With new advances in…
As hurricane season draws near, preparedness should be your first line of attack. Keeping a list of resources that will help you in an emergency can save your life, keep you informed, and help you make the best decision for your family. Here are our top resources for hurricane preparedness. Learn about Hurricanes Getting informed…
When disaster strikes, your first and only concern should be the safety of you and your loved ones. That’s why hurricane preparation is so critically important: you want to ensure you’ve taken every step you need to minimize damage and make your life easier well in advance of a natural disaster such as a hurricane.…
Though amusement parks can be a lot of fun, they can also be dangerous. According to the National Safety Council, there were over 3,200 documented fatalities over a seven year span in American amusement parks, and a staggering 11,800 serious injuries. Between moving rides, faulty machinery, and high-energy kids, amusement parks can be dangerous. Given…
This summer vacation, parents can have some peace of mind with the help of these handy, tech-forward apps. Keep track of your kids, keep in contact, and protect internet browsing with these great options that make your children’s safety easy and sometimes even fun! Kidslox Want to keep track of your kids’ screen time? Kidslox…
Spring cleaning isn’t only for your home. A thorough deep clean of your office space is good for your productivity and your health also to avoid any accidents at work, so don’t skip out on these important steps when you do your yearly office scrub down. Change your air filters. There’s no substitute for good…