Every day your life is impacted by the environment you live, work, and play in. Yet, you have more control over your environment than you think. Simple, small actions such as keeping things cleaned up and your home in proper working order will go a long way to ensuring that the immediate systems of your daily life keep you and your loved ones safe.

On a bigger scale, feel free to be vocal about your concerns with your local agencies. Even homeowners associations and rental places have some measure of control over their immediate environment. But don’t stop there. Look into policies and make your voice heard among friends, family, and strangers in the government.