A couple of weeks ago I saw a young man in his vehicle hurry to beat the train that crosses 18th Street North at 12th Avenue North. The train wasn't moving too quickly, but it still was plenty dangerous for the young man to cross when he did. There are no crossing arms at that [...]
Tag: safety
I worry about this…
A trend that I have become increasingly aware of is the usage of headphones by those exercising, walking, or spending any solitary time. This concerns me because when the headphones are in the users lose one of their senses they would typically be able to rely upon for situational awareness. I see this all around [...]
Fine tune that lens…
When I give presentations to classes or community groups about emergency management and how individuals can prepare for emergencies and disasters, I always feel like a bit of a Debbie Downer. I am, after all, cautioning them to prepare for something that may be a fairly frightening event that could cause harm to them, their [...]
Patience: EXPIRED.
There comes a time each year when my patience completely expires. It arrives at different times, but historically I don't make it more than a couple months into the new year before I exclaim to everyone and anyone who will listen that I am OVER winter. You would think that after 15 years in the [...]
Embrace life.
An emergency management colleague posted a fabulous PSA on one of the discussion boards I subscribe to that I want to share with you today. Click here to view what I believe is one of the most powerful reminders of why folks should wear a seat belt. The PSA was created a couple of years [...]
A no-brainer…
Six men died yesterday in a collision between a pickup and a semi on I-94 in North Dakota. It is believed that the accident was due to road conditions and perhaps excessive speed. It is also believed that none of the men in the pickup had on seatbelts. Come on folks - this is a [...]
The correlation between caution and my state of appearance…
I came to a realization today: the level of caution in my driving has a direct correlation to my perception of the state of my appearance. By that I mean, I am more cautious when I perceive I look hideous and would not want to be stopped by a police officer or be in any [...]
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