Safety

During summer break, you may have more kids at home or have them for longer periods. Distractions and stressful situations can spell danger for kids. You can prevent accidents from happening to your family.

May is National Electrical Safety Month, and the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) is urging Floridians to take this month before the Atlantic hurricane season starts to review important electrical safety measures that can prevent the loss of lives and property before, during and after severe weather or natural disasters.

Lately, safety concerns related to ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft have increased. These apps offer so much convenience, but they also demand extra responsibilities. Remember these safety tips:

The season for poolside get-togethers with friends and family is quickly approaching, and with it the need for parents and caregivers to keep water safety top of mind.

A new app has been developed by the Office of Safe Schools to prevent future attacks in Florida schools from occurring. The app, called FortifyFL, provides a way for students to anonymously report dangerous activity on school grounds.

In 2017, Florida ranked second in the nation for identity theft complaints. According to Florida’s Office of the Attorney General, here are steps you can take to curb the damage of this crime if you find yourself a victim:

Excitement is in the air as families gear up for the start of school and afterschool activities. Unfortunately, this can also bring increased opportunities for child sexual abuse, whether at the hands of a teacher, coach, babysitter or other trusted caregiver.

Summer may be more than halfway over, but that doesn’t mean the end of vacation season. If you are still planning a vacation this summer, the Tallahassee Police Department offers these home safety tips:

On the Fourth of July, those colorful bursts of dazzling lights in the sky evoke excitement, wonder and patriotism. But, they can also cause serious injury if not handled correctly. This July Fourth, follow these firework safety tips:

You may have heard that Florida is the “lightning capital” of the world. Well, not the world, but definitely the country. Florida has had more than 2,000 lightning injuries over the past 50 years.

The first official day of summer is still a week away, but the Sunshine State’s warm weather has already beckoned many Floridians to the community pool, local water park and nearby beach. As we seek to cool off in the water, it’s critical to keep important swimming safety measures in mind:

2016 National Safety Council statistics report up to 40,000 people have died on U.S. roadways. According to the CDC, more than eight people in the U.S. are killed daily in crashes that involve a distracted driver.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Hermine, looming tree risks may lay hidden.