U.S. officials issued a somber warning today that the coming holiday season could mean “opportunities for violent extremists” to strike, especially as terrorist groups are squeezed abroad.

Not sure about the crime trends are in your county? Here’s a quick article that shows how we’re doing here in California with a graph on each major county. Although there was a slight uptick in 2015, California’s crime rates are still at historic lows.

It’s time to think about being prepared. An earthquake can happen at any time and if it’s a large magnitude, then everything will be in chaos and the security of your family may be in jeopardy. Resources like electricity or water may be down for an extended period, so preparedness is the key to your safety!