Tornado Preparation

Although Kent Island received heavy damages during the tornado on July 24, 2017 – only one person was injured and not severely. We can be thankful that no lives were lost during this extreme event. It is a good time to remind and teach out children about protecting themselves during a tornado watch and warning.…

Have a Responsible Summer

Photo by Lance Armstrong on Unsplash This Aug. 18 to Sept. 4, law enforcement will be stepping up their “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. This means police officers will be focused on spotting impaired drivers and pulling them over. There were nearly 10,000 people killed in alcohol-impaired motor vehicle crashes in 2014, according…

New Form I-9 Released Use in September

On July 17, 2017, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, issued an updated version of Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). Under federal law, every employer that recruits, refers for a fee or hires an individual for employment in the United States must complete a Form…

Back to School Safety

Whether they are walking, riding a bike, in their parent's car or on a bus, back to school time means millions of children are suddenly back on our roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recognizes the increased hazard and puts out annual bulletins on ways to keep your children safe, and a reminder to…

Firework Safety

Every July 4th, thousands of people, very often children and teens, are injured while using fireworks. Despite the dangers, few people understand the associated risks – devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death. According to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), · Fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires per year, including 1,300 structure…