April is National Distracted Driving Prevention Month. Although it is a little early there are some statistics that you should be aware of as you proceed into the next month. In 2009, 5,500 people in the U.S. were killed & almost half a million injured by distracted driving. The three descriptions of “distractions while driving” …
Tornadoes: Before, During and After
Threatening skies and gusty winds threaten Houston today with a tornado watch. The northern United States has surivived, including a tornado near San Antonio this morning. Well, it’s our turn, folks. A tornado watch has been issued for Brazoria country. If you live in an area that could be in danger of a tornado, here …
Turn Around, Don’t Drown
Happy Flood Safety Awareness Week! There are lots of preparation ideas, in-flood actions and post-flooding work that can be discussed. All of this is well and good, but what about getting home from work during a flash flood? The fact of the matter is that 80% of flood-related deaths occur in a vehicle. A small …
A Potentially Life-Saving Driving Tip
In 2010, approximately 3.3% of the nation’s population was killed in a drunk driving related accident. This is a drastic improvement from 6.3% in 1991, but fatalities still occur. A California Highway Patrolman’s advice can eliminate your chances of ever being victimized by a drunk driver in a highway head-on collision. Tip of the Day: …
