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It is National Crime Prevention Month. McGruff who turned 40 urges everyone to do their part to "Take a Bite out of Crime". October 5 - 9: Stay Safe. Go for Real. Take a stand against counterfeits during Crime Prevention Month. Help NCPC and the United States Patent Trademark Office raise public awareness about the dangers of counterfeit products. Be aware of products purchased and of products that may cause electrical fires if they are counterfeit. Oct 12 - 16: Worki...ng Together to Reduce Violent Crime. NCPC is reminding communities and individuals that driving down violent crime is a responsibility shared by all. You can help support violence prevention efforts by helping NCPC educate people young and old about the steps that can be taken to protect everyone. Oct 19 - 23: Promoting Public Health and Safety in Communities. NCPC is working with law enforcement and community leaders to promote public health and safety. Illicit, black-market vapor products have negative public-health consequences and are infiltrating local communities. Oct 26 - 30: Protect Your PIN: Outsmart Fraudsters. AT&T and NCPC are teaming up to help raise awareness about social engineering scams in a new public education campaign. "Don't Take the Bait - Validate!" The campaign aims to help enpower consumers to outsmart fraudsters by protecting their PINs, passwords and personal information from incoming callers who may not be who they say they are. Fraudsters use social engineering tactics to trick consumers into sharing confidential and personal information. For more information visit: https://www.ncpc.org/programs/crime-prevention-month/

October is Fire Safety Month. The theme for the week of October 4th through October 10th is Fire Safety in the Kitchen! Cooking is the leading cause of fire in the home. Remain alert while cooking in the kitchen. Safety Tips * Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in every bedroom and on every level * Test alarms regularly... * Replace alarms every 10 years * Plan and practice an escape route with all family members * If the alarm goes off, leave the home immediately and call 911 * Have a fire extinguisher on every level, in the kitchen, and garage Home Fire Escape Planning * Draw a map of each level, showing all doors and windows * Identify 2 ways out of each room * Show and practice the escape from each room with all family members *Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can't help * Establish a meeting place outside and away from the home * Practice by pushing the alarm button and exiting the home * Never go back into the house * Call 911 from a cell phone or a neighbor's phone

September is National Preparedness Month. The theme for 2020 is "Disasters Don't Wait. Make Your Plan Today". Make a Plan Build a Kit Prepare for Disasters... Teach Youth About Preparedness Your plan should include how to be prepared for: Pandemics Wildfires Flooding Tornadoes Hurricanes Home Fires Add Emergency Alerts to your phones and sign-up for local emergency notifications. Plan, Train, Drill

October 6th - October 12th is Fire Prevention Week. Survival during a disaster depends on individual and family preparedness. Start with a plan that includes consideration for children, seniors, individuals with special needs, and pets. Prepare your plan, discuss with family members, practice, and have emergency supplies on-hand. Keep a kit in your car.... Information on preparing plans can be found on various sites such as: FEMA, Ready.gov, and the American Red Cross. Once you have a plan, make sure to discuss with all family members, have a meeting place, consider communications, then PRACTICE your plan. Did you know that in a typical home fire that you may have as little as 1 to 2 minutes to escape? Start your plan today and practice today.

The Great ShakeOut event will take place on October 17th when millions will participate in the earthquake drill. By now, your ShakeOut plans should be set or if you need help, you can still prepare! Many resources are available on the FEMA or Ready.gov sites. Prepare your home or office for earthquake proofing. Resources on Earthquakes and Tsunami's can be found on: earthquake.usgs.gov and tsunami.gov... Remember to Drop / Cover / Hold On Have a family / commuter plan. Prepare / Plan / Practice to be prepared. In addition, The American Red Cross has applications for smartphones for: Hurricanes, First Aid, Tornado, and Emergency. Load these and other applications on your phone to receive notifications.

July is International Lost Pet Month. There have been a number of stories about the death of dogs due to Heat stroke from walks in hot weather. Here are some signs of Heat Stoke in a dog and what to do to help them. These signs include: * Excessive panting * Staggering while walking... * Seizures * High body temperature * Tongue that is dark or bright red * Sticky or dry gums * Bloody diarrhea or stool * Vomiting See more