If you get the order to evacuate, do not hesitate. Get out immediately. But, if you are on pre-evacuation notice, or if you believe evacuation is imminent, there are steps you can take to prepare your home so that it may be spared from destruction, your return home can go more smoothly, and fire fighters […]
Wildfire Preparedness: Creating Defensible Space
June 30, 2014 By
If you have ever seen aerial footage after a wildfire showing a lone home standing in the midst of a completely burned area, that was made possible by defensible space. Defensible space can save your home in a wildfire. It is a buffer zone between your house and the flames and intense heat of the […]
Wildfire Preparedness: Protecting Your Home and Property
June 27, 2014 By
When building, repairing, or remodeling your home, aim for fire-resistance. If your home is currently at high risk, consider making changes now to make it less likely to burn should there be a wildfire nearby. Even if the fire does not make it to your property, the embers can carry a very long distance and […]
Wildfire Preparedness: Create Your Evacuation Plan
June 25, 2014 By
No one wants to be forced to evacuate, but you can minimize your anxiety if you think you may have to, by having a good evacuation plan in place. If the time comes and you really do have to flee your home, you can make the experience more comfortable and save your most important possessions, […]
Who is at Fault in A Rear-End Car Accident?
June 23, 2014 By
Rear-end collisions are the most common type of auto accident. Evan a low-speed fender bender can cause painful and debilitating injuries that may not immediately surface. Of course, some rear-end crashes cause catastrophic or fatal injuries, and under the right circumstances, a rear-ender can turn into a multi-car pileup. A common assumption is that the […]
Higher Levels of Education Linked to Better Brain Injury Recovery
June 20, 2014 By
Yet another reason to start exercising your brain today. A study, recently published in the journal Neurology, found a link between education levels and recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI). The longer the education, the more likely a full recovery from TBI with no detectable disability one year after injury. It is believed that this […]
Nutrition for Burn Injury Recovery
June 19, 2014 By
When you are recovering from burn injuries your body needs extra calories and nutrients. The size and severity of your burn will dictate how much more and when you go home from the hospital, your healthcare team should send a diet and nutrition plan with you. Your body uses a lot of energy during the […]
Fireworks Safety
June 18, 2014 By
Fireworks shows are the main event in 4th of July celebrations. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends viewing a professional fireworks display and discourages the use of consumer fireworks entirely, because there are so many injuries and fires every year. But for many families enjoying fireworks at home is an Independence Day tradition, and […]
Tornadoes: What to Do
June 16, 2014 By
The 2014 tornado season got off to a slow start but by the end of April it was kicking into high gear. While there is no way to be sure that you will be safe during a tornado, there are ways to greatly improve your chances. You can start by building an emergency kit that […]
