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  • Why Are Habits Important? Habit Building, Types, and Benefits

    The start of a new year brings all this New Year’s resolution talk. Many people don’t realize that waiting until a new year to start or stop doing something has no logic involved and can lead to failure more often than not. This failure occurs because these resolutions are often built around pro... View Post
  • Hawaii Eruption 2022: Advice on Traveling to an Area with Volcanic Activity

    The world’s largest volcano, the Mauna Loa in Hawaii, started erupting on November 27, 2022. The eruption continued for almost two weeks and ended on December 9. As a result, what was usually a slow period for Hawaiian businesses ended up busier than expected.  People from all over flocked to th... View Post
  • 12 Winter Safety Tips for Employees and Outdoor Workers

    According to the CDC, one million injuries per year are caused by slips on snow and ice. Additionally, more than 116,800 people are injured in car crashes on snowy, icy, or slushy pavement each year. As you can see, winter weather is a safety threat, especially for those required to go outside a... View Post
  • How to Prepare for a Power Outage in Winter

    We sometimes forget how much we rely on electricity–until we no longer have it.  Heavy snow, ice, and strong winds from winter storms and blizzards can damage power lines, sometimes leaving us without power for days. Winter power outages mean no heat and no hot water, on top of not being able to ... View Post
  • Driving In A Snowstorm: What To Do If You Get Stranded In The Car

    The first snows of the season are happening around the country. As temperatures continue to lower and winter weather arrives, roads are getting slicker, and driving requires more attention. With snowstorms or winter storms becoming more frequent, reviewing the best practices for driving in snowy... View Post
  • An Overview of Emergency and Disaster Management Jobs

    Emergency and disaster management jobs are crucial to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters and emergency situations. There are many jobs in this field, and each one plays a different role in mitigating the effects of hazardous situations. This article will provide an overv... View Post