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In today’s society, we depend on electrical power for most of our everyday needs. We use it to obtain water, heat our food, take showers and run electrical appliances. However, when the power goes out, it’s important to be familiar with how to keep your home and family safe. If you are unprepared for a [...]
If you are looking for ways to make your community a safer place, you may want to consider looking into time banking. Time banking is a relatively new concept that takes the element of community and utilizes it to create a type of currency system. Through time banking, it’s possible to instill a sense of coherency [...]
When an emergency occurs, it’s natural to feel scared, disoriented and panicked. However, something many people don’t consider is how their children will deal with a disaster. The catastrophic earthquake in Haiti was an extremely tragic reminder of how important it is to be prepared, both for you and your loved ones. Even if you [...]
According to the American Red Cross, a family that has an earthquake preparedness kit is in a much better position to survive a disaster. Even though it’s possible that an earthquake won’t occur in your area, it’s still highly recommended that you take measures to get you and your family prepared, just in case. The [...]
With the recent earthquake in Haiti, many people are looking for ways that they can help. Charitable organizations around the world are mobilizing to provide food, water, shelter, medical supplies and emergency care for the victims of the catastrophic 7.0 earthquake. However, just like with any crisis, there are organizations and individuals who are seeking [...]
After witnessing the catastrophic events that have occured with the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti, many people are asking the inevitable question: “What can I do to help?”. Even though this earthquake occurred nearly an ocean away for most of us, it’s still important for us to join together to help donate to the victims [...]
With the recent earthquakein Haiti, many people are researching how to donate to a charitable organization to help support the victims of that disaster. However, choosing a charity can actually be quite difficult, since there are many established organizations that are designed to support victims of natural disasters. That being said, how can you choose [...]
Each year, many homeowners end up spending thousands of dollars on fixing frozen pipes. During periods of extremely cold weather, it’s common for the water in pipes to freeze. Since water expands when it freezes, this often results in a pressure crack in the pipes, which then causes the pipes to “burst”. This breach in the [...]
For much of the United States, the winter season is often characterized by severe weather situations. Storms that bring snow, sleet, ice, freezing rain and blizzards are only some of the hazards that can occur due to winter weather. In an effort to help warn people about approaching bad weather, the NOAA National Weather Service [...]
Skiing is arguably one of the most popular winter sports, with millions of skiers taking to the slopes each year. Skiing is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of any age, and is easy to learn with the proper instruction. However, as with any type of sport, it is possible to become severely [...]
Driving safely in the winter is extremely important, especially in hazardous weather conditions. You can follow these Winter Driving Safety Tips, which can help you to decrease your chances of being involved in a winter-related motor vehicle accident. However, another thing that you can do to help your vehicle to handle better in winter weather [...]
During the winter months, it’s a common fact that motor vehicle accidents significantly increase. Snow, sleet, ice and freezing rain can all contribute to potentially hazardous road conditions. According to recent statistics, approximately 70% of all winter deaths involving snow and ice also involve a motor vehicle accident. To protect yourself and your family, it’s important [...]
It’s always smart to keep your vehicle well-maintained to be sure that you can drive safely. However, during the winter months, maintaining your vehicle becomes even more important. Cold weather and winter storms can disable or damage your vehicle, especially if you don’t practice proper vehicle maintenance. Here are some tips you can follow to [...]
Airplane travel is a wonderful advancement in the world of transportation, allowing us to travel to visit distant friends and family in a matter of hours. However, flying on a plane may seem to be a frightening experience, especially if you are a first-time flyer. To help increase your level of safety while flying, there [...]
During the cold winter months, having a fireplace is a wonderful way to stay warm and cozy inside your home. However, it’s essential that you’re familiar with some general safety tips to help you to practice proper safety procedures around your fireplace. Even though a fireplace is a great addition to any home, it can [...]
Its funny how mundane day-to-day tasks can leave us full of anxiety when we must conduct them under the guise of night. One activity that no doubt can create some anxiety is parking and returning to your car in an empty street or car parking lot. This can also be a frequent experience with working [...]
Decorating you home with holiday-themed lights is a wonderful way to create a festive mood for the Christmas season. However, in order to be able to celebrate the holidays safely, it’s important that you are familiar with some of the safety procedures involved in decorating with holiday lights. If you’re not careful, your holiday lights [...]
Every year, families around the world plan their holiday celebrations. The holidays are a time for spending time with friends, family and appreciating those that are close to you. However, amidst all of the festivities, it’s important to remember that safety should always be your number one priority. There are many things that you can [...]
As a general estimation, a person will die in a house fire every three hours in the United States. In the year 2008 alone, there were over 403,000 house fires, which resulted in $8,550,000,000 in total damages. House fires can be an extremely catastrophic event for any homeowner, especially if your home insurance policy doesn’t [...]
Personal security is extremely important, especially in regards to your safety in your own home. However, there are people with malicious intentions who may seek to compromise the security you feel when in your residence. One specific type of criminal that infringes on these boundaries is referred to by the term “Peeping Tom”. A “Peeping Tom” is [...]
During inclement weather conditions, safety must be your first priority. A hurricane in your area can be devastating, especially if you have not adequately prepared your family on how to best ensure their safety. Technically, a hurricane is classified as being a tropical weather system that has wind speeds of 74 mph or greater. Because hurricanes have [...]
With the current state of the economy, taking charge of a project to hurricane-proof your home may seem financially impossible. However, in reality, there are many measures you can take to help improve the chances that your home will survive the severe weather conditions of a hurricane. If you are currently on a tight budget, [...]
During cold winter nights, nothing is better than cuddling up by the fireplace. Many memories can be made around a fireplace: roasting chestnuts over the open flame, hanging stocking for Christmas, or simply taking a nap by the fire. However, fireplaces can release a toxic gas called Carbon Monoxide.
Carbon Monoxide, CO, is a lethal gas that is [...]
Safety Tip: Know your neighbors and their routines.
I live in a small town of less than 1,000 people.
Everybody knows everybody.
Sometimes that is annoying, but let me tell you – we’re quick to call the power company for each other when the power goes out, we let people borrow things and they are returned, it really [...]