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Safe & Ready: A College Safety Starter Guide for Fall
College is coming. Are you prepared—not just for class, but for life?
K. Richard Labbe
A ministry professional, K. Richard Labbe ("Kevin") shares practical guidance on scams, security, and preparedness—especially for those helping others stay safe.
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Change Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Batteries: The 5-Minute Fix That Saves Lives
Don’t let a dead battery put your family at risk. Learn when to replace smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries, which ones to trust, and how this simple habit could save lives.
Newsletter
Safe & Ready - July 2025
This month, we’re focusing on practical summer readiness—how to protect your plans, devices, documents, and peace of mind before storms hit or travel takes you off your routine. Just a few simple steps now can make a big difference later—for you and the people you care for.
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What Is a Go Folder? How to Create One Before You Need It
Learn what a Go Folder is and why every household should have one ready. This simple emergency grab-and-go binder holds your essential documents for fast, calm action in a crisis.
Scam Watch
Travel Scams: How to Spot Them Before They Ruin Your Trip
Travel scams are more common than ever—especially during summer and holiday seasons. Learn how to spot fake vacation rentals, phony trip deals, and other common travel scams before they cost you time, money, or peace of mind.
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How to Prepare Your Devices for Summer Travel
Simple, smart steps to keep your phone—and your data—safe on the road.
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Storm-Ready: What to Do Before the Power Goes Out
A calm checklist to help you prepare in under an hour.
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Should You Use Insurance for Roadside Assistance? What You Need to Know Before You Call
Using your auto insurance for roadside assistance might quietly count as a claim—raising your rates later. Discover safer, smarter options like AAA, cell phone perks, credit card benefits, and local services.
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30 Days Ready: How to Build a Real-Life Emergency Pantry Without Panic or Prepping Out
A well-stocked emergency pantry creates calm in life’s literal and figurative storms. It lets you care for your people with quiet confidence—so you’re not the one racing to the store when things go sideways.
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Emergency Pantries: Selfish Stockpiling or Stewardship?
When you build a pantry, you’re not building a bunker. You’re building a buffer—a margin of grace for the people you love.
Digital Security
16 Billion Passwords Leaked: What You Need to Know and Do Next
You don’t need a cybersecurity degree to feel the weight of this: Sixteen billion usernames and passwords—many from platforms we all use daily—have just been discovered circulating among cybercriminals. Apple. Google. Facebook. Even government portals. Here's what you can do.
Scam Watch
Fake Invoice Scams: How to Spot Them Before You Pay the Price
Welcome to the fake invoice scam. Let’s unpack how this scam works, who’s being targeted, and how you can protect yourself and others—before a false bill turns into real regret.