Category: Safety

Don’t Fall Prey To Phone Scams

Thank you AARP!! There are some advantages to getting older and the info I just received from AARP is something everyone should be aware of. Read more from AARP on Phone Scams!

The IRS scam

The voice on the other end of the line claims to be an IRS criminal investigator. Arrest is imminent if you don’t immediately pay thousands of dollars in back taxes. Individuals are instructed to put $500 on multiple iTunes gift cards and give up the 16-digit codes. Don’t be fooled. The IRS would never ask a taxpayer to buy iTunes cards for any reason.

Computer Caper

Internet scam artists create little boxes that pop up on your computer screen, telling you that you have a virus and need to call for technical support. Don’t believe it. Computer companies never notify customers of a problem through pop-ups, unless it is from virus-protection software that you installed.

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You Could Be At Risk For Heat Exhaustion

With many of us experiencing extremely high temperatures–and in Florida we have high humidity—we want to be sure you stay safe. It is the time of year for outdoor activities, but it is essential that we all take precautions!!

Have you read our blog article ‘Are You Ready For Summer?’

I recently received an informative magazine from our local hospital and wanted to pass along some info on Heat Exhaustion. It could never happen to you or me—right? We are all vulnerable.

Heath exhaustion occurs first but if left untreated or ignored, it can progress to heat stroke, which is a serious and potentially dangerous heat injury. So let’s all be aware of these symptoms of heat exhaustion:

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Are You Ready For Summer?

Summer is here!! It is time to plan your vacation and fun activities for the warm months of the year.  If you live in Florida like I do, we have summer weather most of the year, but now the kids are out of school for a few weeks and we are all planning our summer activities.

We usually think of days at the beach or around the pool during the summer. If you have children, be sure they know how to swim and never leave them unsupervised. Learn CPR and keep a phone nearby to call for help in an emergency.

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