Greetings to all!
Thank you for visiting my website. I hope you are well and making plans for the Spring. But let’s enjoy the winter, too.
What I want to speak about are the many things you want to be mindful of as we push forward in 2022.
1. With the many fires we’ve had from the Christmas season to now, one of the safety factors is having working fire and carbon monoxide detectors. One tip I have is to place a sticker on the device of the last date you changed your batteries. If you make this a habit, you will be ahead of the game. You can also place a sticker on your refrigerator as well. Not everyone uses the daylight saving times method.
2. With the crime rate so high, what changes in your life have you made to be safer? Surely surveillance cameras do help in many ways. However, many crimes are occurring in shopping centers, and on the road. Do you know what to do if approached by someone who wants your wallet or handbag and car? The authorities always say to give it to them as your life is more important. Parking in well-lit areas really is a deterrent. Shopping with a friend can always be helpful. Never leave your child in the car, even for a second, and never leave your car running. Criminals look for the opportunity to steal from you any chance they get. They sometimes study people well from a distance and have a good idea, who is more vulnerable.
3. In a storm, make sure you keep your phone fully charged. Having backup lighting from flashlights, candles, and other sources is a must. Having a generator for power is another option, but it comes with many safety factors.
4. I’ve written about a “Go” bag on my blog. What you put in it are items you might need for a few days away from your house up to being away months. You might want to place in there important documents like your birth certificate, medication list, emergency meds, your insurance companies-life insurance, home insurance- driver’s licenses, and some picture identification. You might want to include several bottles of water, dry foods, and protein snacks. Now if you have a “Go” for the home, you might want to make another for the car. The car might be your new home for a few days in a major disaster.
5. To be mindful, is to also think of others. Check on neighbors, friends, and relatives who might be elderly or incapacitated in some way. Also, make a plan for your children and for your animals in case of an emergency. Have a cage ready for your pets with items they need for a few days and a “go” bag for your children. If you don’t have time to get your “go” bag, remember, much of it can be replaced. So, be safe and do what’s best for the moment.
6. Because, we are in this nightmare of a Pandemic, be safe by keeping up with the news as of any changes made that you need to follow. Share what information you have with others and don’t be afraid to inquire about anything in question. I always, say, do your own research and be proactive.
This is it for now. I wish everyone a safe and beautiful winter and to remember, we have to get through this before we get to that. Live in the moment and make this day count for something beautiful for you or perhaps, for someone else. However, just be mindful of what’s important to you!
by Thelma Harcum