Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 04/16/2023

Water in your home or yard can be a drowning risk. It can also cause other hazards, such as slippery floors or burns from scalding temperatures. Practicing water safety tips can help ensure your home is a safe environment. Clean up water spills right away Water spills from the tub or sink can make the floor in the...

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Posted on 03/26/2023

Where Is the Best Place to Be During a Tornado?

Even small tornadoes can be dangerous. That's why it's important to have a plan for staying safe if one should appear in your area. If you're at home, there are several places you can take shelter from the strong winds and flying debris. Here are the best places at home to be during a tornado: Head for the...

Emergency Preparedness

Home Safety

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Posted on 02/26/2023

Tips for childproofing your home

From electrical hazards to furniture hazards, your home has several potentially harmful areas for members of your household of all ages. From the kids of the house accidentally taking a fall to a friend tripping over a cord, the following tips are simple ways to keep your home as safe and worry-free as possible, especially if there's a...

Child Safety

Childproofing

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Posted on 02/19/2023

Key elements to an effective emergency plan

Emergencies happen, especially when there’s a natural...

Emergency

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 10/16/2022

Detectors: Placing your carbon monoxide detectors for maximum safety

Carbon monoxide leaks are an emergency situation. Gas stoves, dryers, furnaces, wood-burning fireplaces and other gas or flame-ignited appliances are all potential sources of carbon monoxide leaks. Carbon monoxide poisoning causes headaches, nausea and other symptoms, which can turn into a life-threatening emergency with continued exposure to this gas. But don't fret. Carbon monoxide detectors can provide you...

Carbon Monoxide

Emergency Planning

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Posted on 09/25/2022

Sheltering Without Power: How to Prepare

A power outage can happen anywhere. Even if you don't live in an area prone to extreme weather or natural disasters, it's crucial to know what to do if you lose power for an extended period. Here are some of the best ways to prepare for sheltering at home without power: Get an Emergency Weather Radio Emergency weather...

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 06/26/2022

Safety and Fun: How to Bolster Your Pool Safety Without Squashing the Fun

Having a backyard pool provides a great way to cool off in summer and have fun in the water. When you're a pool owner, you'll also need to keep safety in mind. Here are a few quick and easy safety tips to help you do help you keep your pool fun and secure: Put up barriers Having pool...

Backyard

Home Safety

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Posted on 08/06/2018

How to Make Sure Your Moving Day Goes Smoothly and Safely

Moving day; you’ve waited months for this day to arrive, working hard to make sure you, your family, pets, and belongings are ready for the big move. With all of the preparations and various people involved, it’s easy for moving day to become dangerous. To ensure that you and your family have a safe and smooth moving day, I’ve...

Home Safety

Moving Tips

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