Category - Holidays
Halloween Safety
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Blackout Wednesday
The Wednesday night before Thanksgiving Day is known for being the biggest party night of the year. With University students back home for the holiday and employees having Thursday off…
Preparing For Holiday Travel
Whether you’re leaving to visit your family or you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, you or loved ones will be traveling during the holidays. In this busy season, a combination of increased…
Securing a Designated Driver on New Year’s Eve
Many of us choose to spend time with friends and family when celebrating the new year, but far too many people are involved in a fatal accident after leaving a…
Santa and his EMS Elves will be delivering Christmas Cheer
Santa will be arriving in Dorchester County in style this holiday season. Ushered in by lights, sires, elves and presents, Old St. Nick will be visiting children who were treated…
Foods and plants that your furry family member should avoid this holiday season
Whether it’s food, drink or spending, most of us overindulge at Christmastime. So do our pets! But while we may suffer no more than a stomach ache, sore head or…
Holiday Workplace Safety
There is much to look forward to during the holiday season. Holiday music sparks feelings of nostalgia, decorations and lights conjure up favorite childhood memories and the spirit of generosity…
Safely Decorating for the Holidays
This year, it’s no surprise that many families are feeling the urge to decorate for the holidays a little sooner than usual. Good Housekeeping reports that doing so may lift…
Gift-Giving Tips with Holiday Safety in Mind
The countdown to the holidays has been on many people’s minds. Focusing on favorite recipes, decorations, festive music and time by the fire feels especially inviting this year. If you…
Checking in on Loved Ones in Nursing Homes
In 2020, the effects of COVID-19 on families with a loved one in a nursing home have been significant and heartbreaking at times. In an effort to reduce the spread…
Celebrating New Year’s Eve
Many of us look forward to wrapping up the holiday season with New Year’s Eve festivities. That often means gathering with family and friends as you reflect back upon the…
Did a Drunk Driver Injure You Over the Holidays?
Drunk driving spikes over the holidays, which significantly increases your risk of being injured by an impaired driver in the month of December. If you or someone you care about…