Happy New Year’s Eve! As we ring in 2025, it is important to celebrate safely. Whether you spend the holiday solo, with a small group, or in a larger gathering, keep these New Year’s Eve safe celebration tips in mind. They will help you fully enjoy this celebration while minimizing risk. Celebrating New Year’s Eve…
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Holiday road travel presents increased danger during the winter driving season. The American Automobile Association reports an expected 119 million holiday travelers will travel 50 miles or more from home. That’s 3 million more travelers than last year, and close to 65,000 more travelers than the previous record highs, set in 2019. Impaired Driving’s Impact…
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Merry Christmas to you and yours from Johnson & Associates. In the United States, Christmas is most commonly associated with Christian traditions celebrating the birth of Jesus. Yet, many common Christmas traditions originate from pre-Christian winter festivals. For example, the use of candles and evergreen decorations and trees started from pagan rituals symbolizing everlasting light…
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December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month. The holiday season is here. Before buying your child a new toy, stop and ask: Is this a safe toy? The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) 2023 Toy-Related Deaths and Injuries research reports 40 toy-related deaths and an estimated 1.8 million injuries among children 14 and under between…
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Keep children safe, busy and having fun while in and out of school. This is a priority for all parents. As the holiday break approaches, it’s important to be aware of potential hazards and risks associated with holiday and winter activities. Holiday Events Many businesses and organizations have holiday events like making decorations, gift exchanges, and…
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Decorate safely for the holidays. Many have at least begun their holiday decorating this season, if not already finished. Some are finishing up decorations as the holidays draw nearer. It really is the most wonderful time of year. With these safety tips, you can enjoy beautiful (and safer) holiday decor in your own home. If…
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