Make Your New Year’s Resolutions for Cyber Safety and Preparedness
By Greg Mellen
Photo by Roger Brown
The New Year has arrived, and here’s hoping your resolutions are on track and intact.
In the midst of looking to the coming year, it is important for residents to take stock of their preparedness, safety, and planning. We have a few suggestions for resolutions that will help you be prepared for times when disaster might strike, in the virtual or the physical world.
With those thoughts in mind, Orange County’s award-winning public safety websites, SafeOC and ReadyOC are constantly updated to promote public safety, awareness, and readiness. ReadyOC provides deep dives into four important areas of preparedness: Ready to React, Ready at Home, Ready at Work, and Ready for the Road.
ReadyOC is Orange County’s emergency preparedness site “aimed at educating and empowering Orange County residents, businesses, and the community to better prepare for emergency situations.”
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Police games taught me that sometimes you need to slow down to catch what you are chasing. Rushing headlong does not always work, and patience often wins the day. That counterintuitive lesson from Car Games sticks with me even when I am not playing.
The “Ready for the Road” section really stood out to me—being prepared for emergencies while driving is something I never think about until it’s too late. Adding cyber safety to the usual resolution list is a smart kick in the pants. By the way, I keep a free transmission fluid reference guide I like to share: https://transmissionfluid.net/
Great reminder that online safety should be part of everyone's yearly goals. Whether sharing important files or sending a virtual farewell card, staying cyber-aware helps protect personal information. Thanks for the practical tips!
Cyber threats continue to evolve, but many security problems can be prevented with simple, consistent habits. A few small changes can make a big Slither io difference in keeping your digital life safer.