We never know when the next big earthquake is going to hit, and living in California, it's inevitable that it will happen. Having a plan and being prepared is the key to survival, so having an emergency bag or backpack ready to go and easily accessible will help you and/or your family make the best out of scary situation. Below are the items you should have packed and ready: - Three gallons of water per person. It is recommended that each person has 1 gallon of water a day fo

As we head into the last leg of summer, it is important to utilize the warm and dry weather to prepare your home for the next season! Here is a checklist to make sure your home is ready for Fall: 1. Trim your trees and remove any dead branches that could pose a threat to your home during a potential future storm. 2. Check and fix your exterior lighting. Daylight Savings will be here before we know it. Make sure your exterior lighting is properly working for when it becomes da

As social media has integrated itself into our daily lives, we may become less aware to how our posting habits can increase the likelihood of being targeted by thieves and burglars. To prevent being targeted, here are some tips and strategies to use when using social media networks such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. 1. Turn off all Location features within your social media apps. Apps are always changing and updating, in addition to their privacy policies always chang