Safety Solutions

People who have the opportunity to do something other than fall to the floor when violence starts statistically have a greater chance of surviving the assault.  That fact is undeniable. 

We are collectively shocked by these random acts of violence that have resulted in mass casualties over the past few weeks.  It appears it is part of a global trend in terrorism and violence against innocent citizens that has been escalating for several years now.  While politicians and the law enforcement community struggle to find a solution (gun control, increased intelligence activity, better coordination, profiling) the simple reality is the average citizen needs to understand what options they have when evil strikes.  Whether in school, work or the mall when violence begins we need to consider three basic options.  

Just about everybody looks forward to extra time off in the summer and all the fun activities we can participate in.  Unfortunately, it is not only the season of increased fun... it is also a time of increased visits to the Emergency Room.  A recent article in the Pittsburgh Gazzette reports that ER visits increase by 20-25% over the summer for adults and for children it doubles! Nobody wants to be like our four legged friend in the photo when everybody around them is having fun.   Here are a few things to consider before having "to much fun".