Obey the wildfire warnings
It’s wildfire season, and if you’re in a fire’s path, you must get out and get out early. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),…
Category: Safety
Hotels are safer than ever, but it still pays to be vigilant
Facilities are safer than ever, but it still pays to be vigilant More than a 150 million travelers stay at U.S. hotels each year, and only a very small…
Tune up your ‘cycle vision’
When driving during the summer, turn on your cycle vision to keep yourself and motorcyclists safe on the road. Drivers with cycle vision are consciously…
Check the airbag
When buying a used car, check for any indication that the airbag has been removed. Thieves often make dents and dings in the interior plastics as they pry…
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…
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…