Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas, can be deadly. The experts at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) share strategies on how to avoid it: With more frigid weather on the way, it is important to stay safe while staying warm. Carbon monoxide (CO), produced by furnaces, vehicles, portable generators, stoves, lanterns, gas ranges, or… Continue reading Protecting Your Family Against Carbon Monoxide
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Stay Safe and Healthy This Winter
In some sections of the U.S., winter has been so far unseasonably mild. But that doesn’t mean we’ll avoid the cold and its attendant hazards as the season continues. Here, from the National Center of Environmental Health, a division of the federal Centers for Disease Control, are some strategies to get you safely through the… Continue reading Stay Safe and Healthy This Winter
How to Have A Safe (and Healthy) Road Trip
Road tripping for the summer? Road trips can be a fun and cost-effective way to spend time with family and friends while traveling to your summer vacation destination. But if you don’t know what car maintenance you should complete before you leave, or the best ways to save money while on the road, the adventure… Continue reading How to Have A Safe (and Healthy) Road Trip
Passengers Can Help Drivers with Directions, Not Safety
A driver can get good help for directions from a passenger in the car – but there’s also an increased risk of a collision, according to new research. That conclusion comes from a study performed by experts at the University of Illinois who used a simulator to judge drivers’ responses while talking to passengers, driving… Continue reading Passengers Can Help Drivers with Directions, Not Safety
Staying Safe in Hurricane Season
We’re right in the middle of hurricane season, and even though the weather service might not be issuing a warning for your area today, it’s a good idea to prepare in case that does happen in the coming weeks. Hurricanes often strike without much warning, and preparing can make a big difference in how well… Continue reading Staying Safe in Hurricane Season