Monday, January 7, 2013
In this week's safety column, find out what to do if you're running out of gas with no gas station in sight.
The Scenario It’s late at night and you’re on the last leg of your trip. The gas gauge shows that you have between 1/8 and ¼ of a tank left. No problem—there are plenty of gas stations up ahead, so you continue driving, figuring that you’ll fill up at the exit or two. The Personal Safety Tactic Wondering what a vehicle’s gas level has to do with personal safety? Not a thing, until you run out, or pull off and find that the gas stations are closed. Running out of gas is the worst scenario because you’re stuck alone at the side of the road. You could use your cell phone to call the police, but the possibility also exists that someone could roll up behind you in a decidedly non-police car; a stranded motorist, especially a woman alone at …
Monday, December 17, 2012
In this week's safety column, find out when to call police if you hear or see something suspicious.
The Scenario You’re relaxing at home when you hear a strange noise outside. It sounds like someone is trying to break in through a window. What is the first thing you should do? The Personal Safety Tactic If you have a firearm handy, you may be thinking that your first move is to grab it, go outside and investigate. But consider this—you haven’t determined the source of the noise so you don’t know whether it’s the wind blowing a loose screen around, three armed burglars or any of a hundred other potential causes. Your first move should always be to call the police. And if you live in the Snellville city limits, you can take comfort in the fact that your call will be handled by the best police department in the state. Many people hesitate …
Monday, December 10, 2012
After a rash of thefts in Snellville, this column explores personal safety tactics that could keep you and your family from becoming the next victim.
The Scenario Your doorbell rings, and when you go to the door, you see a (pick one): There’s certainly nothing inherently wrong with any of the above, but when an unexpected visitor shows up, it’s always advisable to be cautious. A few months ago, some strange-, and not-so-strange-looking people showed up in a variety of locations around Snellville and Gwinnett County and pulled off a rash of thefts. In these cases, the thefts began with a knock on the door and a seemingly innocent request for the homeowner to come outside and look over, or discuss a landscaping or utility problem. While the homeowner was outside with the visitor, an accomplice or two would enter the house and help themselves to whatever they liked. The Personal Safety …
Crystal Huskey
8:57 am on Monday, December 10, 2012
I so agree with that sentiment Becky. But I think having an action plan, and being prepared, can help alleviate the fear of something like this. It likely won't happen, but just in case, be prepared. more ›