Winter fire prevention advice
Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in North America. But during the winter, it jumps to the leading cause, according to the…
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Big average snowfalls
Boonville, NY: 193.5 inches Lead, SD: 200.8 inches Truckee, CA: 202.6 inches Hancock, MI: 211.9 inches Crested Butte, CO: 215.3 inches Valdez, AK: 326.3…
10 ways to put safety at the top of your holiday list
If you consider winter heating, overloaded electrical circuits and flammable decorations, you’ll understand why December is prime time for home fires….
Fireplace safety: Where there’s soot, there may soon be fire
Professional chimney sweeps say any soot deposits more than a quarter-inch thick present a fire hazard. The soot, called creosote, is one of the top…
Correct use of power strips
A power strip is your friend when it comes to Christmas decorations, but use strips safely to avoid power interruptions and fires. The typical household…
6 things you should never plug into a power strip
Powerful appliances should never be plugged into a power strip and you might be surprised which appliances count. 1. Space heater. Portable heaters cycle…
LED Christmas lights beat incandescent for safety
Nothing beats LED Christmas lights for safety and cost. First, there is no comparison between the power drawn by incandescent lights and LED lights. One…
Fire Prevention Week theme for 2021:’Smoke alarms: The sound of fire safety’
Do you know the sounds of fire safety? Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make specific sounds for different situations: * A continuous set of three loud…
150 years after the great fires: Everyone is responsible for fire safety
One day in October of 1871, flames consumed millions of acres of city and country as fires swept through Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. Today, 150…
Store it right to prevent back injuries
At home or on the job, storing heavy items properly can cut your risk of back injuries. Some heavy items should not be stored on the floor, which might…