Driving Safety Tip of the Month Most people dislike driving at night, and the reason is simple—it’s more difficult to do safely than by day. More than half of all motor vehicle deaths occur at night, the most dangerous hours being 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., Sunday morning (many of these accidents are alcohol-related). There… [Read More…]
Business Continuity Plan
How quickly could your business get back on its feet if a tornado, flood, fire, or other disaster struck your community? No matter how unlikely it seems, disasters do happen. True preparedness means being ready for any emergency, whether that be flooding, a utility outage, or some kind of man-made disaster. After all, if you… [Read More…]
Tricks Thieves Use
There is a trick thieves are using to get into your home to case it out. Recently a man was knocking on the doors of homes in our neighborhood saying he used to live there. He would ask if he could come in to see the house. One of the families in my neighborhood, who… [Read More…]
Prevent Accidental Poisoning
A poison is any substance that is harmful to your body if too much is eaten, inhaled, injected, or absorbed through the skin. Any substance can be poisonous if too much is taken. Nearly 82 people die of accidental poisoning every day in the United States. Another 1,941 are treated in emergency departments, according to… [Read More…]
Selecting the Best Car for Your Teenage Driver
What type of car should you buy for your teen driver? When choosing a car for your teenage driver safety isn’t one thing, it’s everything! The experts at Master Drive in Colorado Springs talk about the aspects of vehicle safety, handling, braking (ABS), acceleration and tires that you should consider before purchasing a vehicle for… [Read More…]
How to Keep Snow and Ice from Collapsing Your Roof
The winter storms in the northeast have dumped as much as 40 inches of snow in New England. If you add rain to the accumulated snow, that may also lead to ice and all that weight can lead to the possibility of your roof collapsing. “If possible, use a snow rake to try to remove… [Read More…]