September is National Preparedness Month!

According to NSC Injury Facts,  In 2023 there were a total of 75,104 weather events reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) resulting in 3,875 injuries and 877 deaths.  The top three weather events which caused the most deaths in 2023 were Heat, Wildfire and Tornado.  The top three weather events which caused the most injuries in 2023 were Heat, Tornado and Winter Weather.  Know the risks in your region and prepare a plan.  Talk to your family and your employees, ensure they know their roles in the event of an emergency.

According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States amounting to nearly 2,200 deaths per day. It is important for everyone to understand and control the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. It is also important for everyone to recognize the signals of a heart attack and stroke and know what to do in the event of a cardiac emergency.

Over my career as a construction professional and a safety professional I learned to keep certain things in my car, just in case I need them, or someone else does…