Dyngus Day Safety Tips Śmigus-dyngus! Monday is Dyngus Day so grab your squirt guns and pussy willows and don your red and white for the annual Dyngus Day parade! With numerous church halls, restaurants, bars, and social clubs hosting celebrations, it's important to remember it's all fun and games until someone gets hurt. If you [...]
Easter Egg Hunt Safety Easter egg hunts are a joyful way to celebrate the holiday but when inviting guests – especially children – to your house, business, or property for an eggs-travaganza, it’s essential you plan ahead, prep to prevent slips, trips, and falls, and remain vigilant throughout the event. Crowded venues, uneven terrain, and [...]
Spring Travel Tip #8: Avoid distractions while driving. Road trips should be fun but don't let your cell phone or travel companions distract you from the road ahead. Staying alert and aware of your surroundings is important for ensuring quick, smart, safe reactions to changing road conditions. If driving alone: Set up your navigation app [...]
Spring Travel Tip #7: Dress comfortably. This may seem like a no-brainer but when it comes to traveling long distances, dress comfortably! Sneakers keep your feet relaxed and enhance your control over your vehicle, allowing you to react quickly and properly to changes in traffic or road conditions. Avoid heels or flip-flops as these can get caught under [...]
Spring Travel Tip #6: Don't rely on cruise control. Cruise control was basically built for long distance drives. Not only does it improve your fuel efficiency and effortlessly maintain speed, it allows the driver an opportunity to sit more comfortably, rest their legs, and reduce physical strain. And yet, cruise control allows for lower concentration levels, making you [...]
Spring Travel Tip #5: Plan your route ahead of time. Driving from Buffalo, NY to Orlando, FL might save you money, but it's important to be smart about long distance driving. If you When you drive the same route every day you learn the location of dangerous potholes, stop signs, and traffic lights, where the road curves or splits, [...]
Spring Travel Tip #4: Make regular stops on long distance trips. Driving from Buffalo, NY to Orlando, FL might save you money, but it's important to be smart about long distance driving. If you don't make regular stops to stretch your legs or switch drivers, it could lead to drowsy driving, which is just as dangerous as buzzed or [...]
Spring Travel Tip #3: Perform a vehicle check before traveling long distance. Never underestimate preventative maintenance. Instead of waiting for a problem to arise – a problem that could not only ruin your vacation but put yourself and others at risk of severe injury – schedule an inspection with your local mechanic to check: Tire tread and pressure [...]
Spring Travel Tip #2: Ensure guest safety outdoors. Spring marks the beginning of travel season, and as an Airbnb or Vrbo owner, it's essential to prioritize guest safety outdoors and indoors. Never neglect to maintain your property. This means providing a clean, safe outdoor space to reduce the risk of on-site injuries. Ensure a safe [...]
Spring Travel Tip #1: Ensure guest safety indoors. Spring is here which means travel season is about to begin! If you're an Airbnb or Vrbo owner and you plan to host, it's important to protect yourself and renters. A clean, well-maintained rental secures glowing reviews and reduces the risk of on-site injuries. Ensure a safe [...]
