The number of large wildfires and the amount of acreage burned in the Western U.S., is increasing each year and the problem is only expected to get worse in years to come. Increasing temperatures and ongoing drought conditions are behind the increase. Wildfire season is getting longer, and a 2006 study found that the average […]
Wildfire Preparedness Basics
April 28, 2014 By
For many parts of the country, wildfire season is quickly approaching. For some areas, such as California and New Jersey, the season is already underway. Even if you live in an area where wildfires are rare, it is good to stay on top of the threat and exercise basic wildfire preparedness. Many of these basic […]
Child Safety: Gardening Safety Tips
April 14, 2014 By
Gardening is a wonderful warm weather activity for kids and adults to enjoy together. Your child can learn valuable life-long lessons and gain a sense of accomplishment, all while having fun and playing in the dirt. However, some aspects of gardening can be very dangerous. These dangers can be minimized, and some can even be […]
Child Safety: Prevent Poisoning
April 2, 2014 By
According to the Centers for Disease control and Prevention (CDC) over 300 children under the age of 19 are treated for poisoning in emergency rooms every day in the U.S., two of whom die from their injuries. Some of the most dangerous substances in our homes are the ones which are not marked as poisonous, […]
Are Laundry Pods a Public Safety Hazard?
March 12, 2014 By
Laundry pods are small packets of liquid laundry detergent. Instead of measuring out your laundry soap, you just toss a packet in with each load. The wrapper dissolves in the wash so you don’t even have to open them. It sounds like a great idea, but when the pods became popular with the release of […]
Child Safety: Keeping Kids Safe in the Kitchen
February 26, 2014 By
The kitchen is full of hazards for children, but keeping them out of the room is unrealistic in most households. If you have an infant or young child you have to keep an eye on them at all times, but you can’t starve yourself in the process. Older children need to be in the kitchen, […]
Child Safety: Crib Safety
February 24, 2014 By
A defective crib, and even a poorly placed crib, can create fatal hazards for your baby. Federal safety standards for cribs changed in mid-2011, and by the end of 2012 day care centers, other places where children are cared for, hotels and motels were supposed to have upgraded to cribs meeting the new standards, but […]
Child Safety: In Your Own Backyard
February 19, 2014 By
You may not think twice about letting your kids run and play in your own yard, and you shouldn’t have to, but you do need to take some basic measures to ensure that your yard is a safe haven for them. That doesn’t mean they need to be suited up in knee pads and helmets […]
Using Extension Cords Safely
December 29, 2013 By
Extension cords are indispensable in many households, and something most of us use without a second thought, but when used improperly, they can cause burns and shocks and start fires. Over 3,000 house fires are started by extension cords each year. Extension cords also pose a tripping hazard, leading to more than half of all […]
