Sun damage is the leading cause of the most common type of cancer. Skin cancer is primarily the result of too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Sun damage also causes premature aging, wrinkles, and discoloration of your skin in the form of sun spots and, in some people, persistent redness. July […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Prevent Accidental Drowning
June 13, 2014 By
Children under five years old are at greatest risk for accidental drowning and near-drowning. Nothing can replace adult supervision in protecting young children from swimming pool accidents, but a proper pool fence add a layer of protection for children in your household and neighborhood kids who may wander into your yard. Pool Fence Basics Your […]
National Safety Month
June 12, 2014 By
June is National Safety Month. Anyone can participate, and we encourage you and your family to make a list of the safety issues that you would like to address this month, with a corresponding list of activities. This does not have to be a chore. It can be broken into very quick tasks, such as […]
National Tire Safety Month
June 11, 2014 By
June is National Tire Safety Month. A tire blowout can cause you to wreck, and in some vehicles it leads to rollover accidents. Even without an accident, a flat tire is not something you want to deal with and can cause problems ranging from an inconvenience to stranding you in a dangerous situation. Please, take […]
Railroad Safety Campaign
June 9, 2014 By
Last year, when the statistics came in for 2012, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) was celebrating and calling it the safest year in the rail industry’s history. And then, in 2013, there was a spike in railroad deaths. In response to the increase in deaths Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI), has partnered with the AAR, […]
