Gifts that save lives
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages you to show how much you care by giving emergency preparedness gifts, including: * Smoke…
Category: Safety
Big storm? Don’t trim the trees!
Your electric utility company wants you to call to report a storm-related outage. What they don’t want you to do is try to help them after a storm by…
What to do before, during, and after an earthquake
If you live in California or Alaska, you are more likely to experience an earthquake than most other Americans. Geographically speaking, earthquakes…
Stay safe, but get the most from your chain saw
This Old House’s Norm Abram says before using a chain saw, he checks the chain tension. If it’s too tight, it could wear out the bar and sprocket and can…
How to use a fire extinguisher
To quickly get a fire extinguisher going, then use it properly, remember PASS: P: Pull. Pull the pin to discharge material. A: Aim. Aim low. Point to…
Use gasoline safely
Here are some helpful tips from the American Burn Association on how to handle gasoline with care: * Don’t smoke, use matches or other ignition sources…
Bone up on fall prevention
You might be a physically coordinated person, strong and in control of your body, but you can still fall down. Falls are the number one cause of injuries…
It’s summer: Watch out for kids and pedestrians
Nice weather means that more people are outside. Kids are playing and more walkers and joggers are out every day. Drivers beware. A child struck by a car…
Know the ABCs of CPR
If you’ve never taken a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (better known as CPR), these simple instructions could help you save a life. If you have…
Safe Boating Week: May 18-24, 2024
Even good boaters can get in trouble It will be a short fishing trip on the family boat. Just Mom, Dad, and the three-year-old. It’s a beautiful day, but…